Sun Gro Horticulture

General Labourer / Production Worker

Sun Gro Horticulture  •  New Brunswick/Nouveau-Brunswick, CA (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Location: Kent, NB

General Summary
The General Labourer supports daily plant and field operations to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production. This role is responsible for assisting with material handling, equipment operation, and general maintenance tasks in a dynamic plant and bog environment.

Essential Job Functions
  • Strictly adhere to all plant safety practices, procedures, and programs
  • Assist with production operations and general labour duties within the plant and bog
  • Perform material handling tasks including lifting, moving, and staging product and supplies
  • Support equipment operation and production processes as required
  • Assist with cleaning, housekeeping, and maintaining work areas to plant standards
  • Work collaboratively with plant personnel to support operational needs and resolve issues
  • Load and unload materials and assist with shipping and receiving activities
  • Perform basic equipment checks and report any issues to supervision
  • Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong commitment to safety and ability to follow established procedures
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor and industrial environment
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Physical ability to perform labour-intensive tasks and work in varying weather conditions
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a plant, industrial, or agricultural (bog) environment
  • Forklift operation experience or certification
  • Experience operating production or press equipment
  • Mechanical aptitude or experience working with equipment
Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • Previous general labour experience considered an asset
Work Environment
  • Combination of indoor plant and outdoor bog work
  • Exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and industrial equipment
  • Must be able to navigate uneven terrain and plant facilities, including stairs
Physical Demands
  • Ability to lift up to [40–50 lbs]
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and manual handling
  • Use of hand tools, equipment, and industrial vehicles as required
Sun Gro Horticulture

About Sun Gro Horticulture

About Us

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.

Who We Are

Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals, retailers, and gardeners with superior quality, branded growing mixes that yield exceptional results.

Services

Industry leading technical and sales support sets Sun Gro Horticulture apart. Our dedicated sales team serves national and international customers and a dedicated Customer Care Center that operates in every major North American time zone. As an added benefit, Sun Gro’s exemplary Research & Development and Technical Support teams are on call to help professional growers troubleshoot and make the most of Sun Gro products.

Employees & Jobs

Over 300 employees serve Sun Gro Horticulture industries and communities across North America. Our many scientists, technicians, managers, facilities workers, and sales professionals are the heart of our company. We operate a network of 20 production/distribution facilities across Canada and the United States and take pride in the high-quality jobs that we offer everyday people in small towns and rural areas. In turn, we are exceedingly proud of our team of employees who make it a priority every day to carry out Sun Gro’s stewardship of peatlands, ensuring that this abundant resource will be available for future generations. We are the industry leader in bog restoration/reclamation.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Agawam, MASSACHUSETTS
Year Founded
1929
Website
sungro.com
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