About Us
Sunterra Horticulture, a division of Profile Products, is a leading Canadian producer of premium sphagnum peat moss. We provide high-quality growing media solutions to greenhouse operators, soil blenders, and horticultural professionals across North America. With operations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, we are committed to sustainable harvesting practices and delivering products that help growers achieve exceptional results.
The General Laborer will be responsible for supporting many operations of Sunterra Horticulture and perform various required duties as assigned.
This is a 40-hour a week position; weekend work may be required. This position is Seasonal typically operating May-November.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with Production Supervision and management to determine priorities and courses of action to improve product quality and employee safety
- Ensure all company procedures are being followed
- At all times work in a manner that maintains the safety of themselves and others
- Work extra hours as required to keep production running
- Additional duties as required
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- High Initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, accountability and reliability
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with teammates, customers and suppliers
- Strong work ethic
Job requirements:
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Must have own means of transportation to and from work.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
- Required to stand, walk, and use hands to fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Capable of wearing a respirator and other applicable safety equipment, as required
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Manufacturing setting
- The temperature will vary from hot to cold, depending on the weather and location
- Must be able to adapt to the noise level of a manufacturing setting, which is usually moderate to heavy
- Hands-on engagement with employees, leaders, and internal teams
Employee Benefits & Perks
