Agro Clerk - Summer Student
- Roblin, MB, Canada
On-site
Full-time · Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time · Temporary
- Workplace
- On-site
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Parkway Consumers Co-operative Limited is hiring Summer Students at our Agro Centre in Roblin, Manitoba.
Become part of an organization that prides itself on community involvement and continued growth!
What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Agro Manager, the Summer Student participates as a member of the Parkway Co-op Ltd. organization to assist the Agro Manager and location Agronomists with the day-to-day operations of the business. This position will provide the Summer Students with the opportunity to gain working knowledge of fertilizer, seed, and chemical and the possibility of hands-on experience in sales and field scouting.
Work in a safe and effective manner
Load/unload seed, chemical and other product as needed
Operate equipment including augers, forklifts, and loaders
Farm deliveries as required
Sign-out product for customers
Perform record keeping duties such as inventory counts
Site maintenance and housekeeping
Other duties as assigned
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Agriculture & Customer Service and:
Excellent customer service skills
Have a passion for the agricultural industry
Self-motivated and highly organized
Capable of solving problems independently
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Currently pursuing a degree/diploma in Ag Business, Agronomy, or related discipline
You are physically able to lift 50lbs
Punctual and are willing to work all shifts scheduled including evenings, holidays, and weekends
Valid Driver’s license
Must be bondable
Our Team Members receive competitive salaries. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
Apply online today!
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Summer Student at Parkway Consumers Co-operative will help the Agro Manager and agronomists run daily operations. This includes loading and unloading seed, chemicals and fertilizer, operating equipment, making deliveries and keeping inventory records.
Requirements
Parkway Consumers Co-operative needs candidates pursuing a degree or diploma in Ag Business, Agronomy or a related field. They must be able to lift 50 lbs, hold a valid driver's licence, be bondable, and offer strong customer service and organizational skills.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Auger operation
- Loader operation
- Equipment operation
- Inventory counts
- Record keeping
- Customer service
- Product sign-out
- Fertilizer handling
- Seed handling
- Chemical handling
- Farm deliveries
- Site maintenance
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Self-motivation
- Organization
- Field scouting
- Agricultural sales
Categories
- Agriculture
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
- Logistics
Keywords
- summer student
- agro
- agriculture
- agronomy
- fertilizer
- seed
- crop protection chemicals
- forklift
- auger
- loader
- farm deliveries
- inventory
- customer service
- co-op
- Roblin Manitoba
- agricultural sales
- field scouting
- Ag Business
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- forklift
- auger
- loader
Fields of study
- Ag Business
- Agronomy