General Labour/Operator (Agriculture) - Central Ontario FS - Ayr, ON
- Ayr, ON, Canada
SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $25.00 · Full-time
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- SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $25.00
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Original job description
Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a great company to work for, large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel.
At Central Ontario FS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.
What You’ll Be Doing
If you love working with your hands and are interested in agriculture, then we can’t wait to talk to you!
In This Role You Will
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $25.00
At Central Ontario FS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.
What You’ll Be Doing
If you love working with your hands and are interested in agriculture, then we can’t wait to talk to you!
In This Role You Will
- Operate straightforward equipment and/or machinery and complete general labour duties.
- Load and unload containers, materials and products on trucks, or trailers by hand or by forklift truck.
- Transfer goods, organize the products received and prepare goods for shipment.
- Blend fertilizer.
- You may receive grain, and grade by sampling, testing, and weighing the product to ensure quality aligns with GROWMARK’s standards.
- Remove snow in winter months.
- A general knowledge and skills required to safely operate straightforward plant equipment, and/or machinery.
- A valid driver’s license, with a clean record. DZ license is an asset.
- Ability to lift 55lbs.
- Ability to operate skid steer, loader, and/or bob cat.
- Ability to read maps, bills of ladings, follow specific delivery directions and instructions, follow posted safety rules and safe operating procedures to ensure proper techniques are performed; write and make accurate entries in daily driving log, comprehend simple instructions.
- Conversational English skills.
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
- Desire to grow with the company. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to learn the agricultural business and grow in their career.
- Willingness to work extra hours in the spring planting and fall harvesting seasons.
- We value relationships and people first and foremost.
- We are a company that gives back to the community.
- We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources.
- We provide access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities.
- We ensure that employee health and wellness matters to us!
- We offer a robust benefits package including generous RRSP programs and Paid Time Off, including paid Volunteer time (Full-Time only)
- Central Ontario FS is a retail division of GROWMARK, INC. serves local producers across Central and Southern Ontario. We provide leading-edge agronomic products & solutions, including precision ag services delivered by a skilled team of professionals, as well as a variety of fuel and energy solutions.
- Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $25.00
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Responsibilities
Operate basic equipment and machinery, perform general labour, load and unload materials, organize products, prepare shipments, and blend fertilizer. Receive and grade grain through sampling, testing, and weighing, and remove snow during winter months.
Requirements
Candidates need a valid driver’s license with a clean record, the ability to lift 55 pounds, basic math and conversational English skills, and the ability to follow instructions and safety procedures. Equipment operation experience and a DZ license are assets; candidates must be willing to work extra hours during planting and harvest seasons.
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- General Labour
- Forklift Operation
- Loading and Unloading
- Fertilizer Blending
- Grain Sampling and Grading
- Product Handling
- Skid Steer Operation
- Loader Operation
- Map Reading
- Bill of Lading Interpretation
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Driving Logs
- Basic Math
- Conversational English
- Snow Removal
Benefits
- Robust Benefits Package
- RRSP Programs
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time
- In-House Training
- Leadership Development Opportunities
- Health and Wellness Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Trades
- Logistics
Keywords
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Grain Marketing
- Fertilizer
- Grain Receiving
- Grain Sampling
- Grain Testing
- Grain Grading
- Forklift
- Skid Steer
- Loader
- Bobcat
- Driver’s License
- DZ License
- Bill of Lading
- Driving Log
- Material Handling
- Product Shipment
- Plant Equipment
- Safety Procedures
- Snow Removal
- Seasonal Work
- Spring Planting
- Fall Harvesting
- Precision Agriculture
- Fuel and Energy Solutions