Loader Operator
- BC, Canada
$34 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $34 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Highline's Vision and Values:
Passionately nourish people, the environment and the community, through embracing our core values, which include:
We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.
Position Summary:
Phase I Compost is the important first step in the mushroom growing process, creating the compost - the living soil that contains the nutritional elements necessary to grow mushrooms. Loader Operators utilize specialized farm equipment to mix the raw ingredients together that the mushrooms will eventually grow in.
General Duties:
Operates and maintains farm machinery and equipment including, but not limited to Front End Loaders
Ensures daily maintenance of fluid levels and cleaning of equipment(Pre-shift inspections)
Ensures efficient operation and filling of compost through the blending lin
Responsible for flipping the compost every 3-4 days into another bunker, mixing and adding more water
Washing/cleaning and proper maintenance of all Wharf equipment and premises
Maintains strict hygiene at all times
Embrace and support the Highline culture and values, acting as a brand ambassador at all times
Interact with others in a manner that promotes respect, confidentiality and dignity
Develop and actively foster an engaged work force, displaying professionalism at all times
Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment
Qualifications:
Must be eligible to work in Canada
Must have Loader certification; Heavy Equipment Certification is an asset
3-5 years of experience operating a loader preferred
Good Manual Handling Practices and be able to lift up to and including 40lbs
Prior experience or training in the operation of heavy and mobile equipment required
Hours of Work:
5 days / week
Public Holidays / Weekends as scheduled
Daily shift end times vary based on production needs
Earnings:
$34.00 Hourly
Benefits:
Extended health, vision and dental for associates and their eligible family members
Life insurance and dependent life insurance
Short term disability
Annual safety shoe allowance
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Vacancies: 2
Locations of Work:
59600 Lougheed Hwy, Hope, BC V0X 1L3 (RUBY)
How to Apply:
Through careers.highlinemushrooms.com,
On Indeed
In Person at 3392 224th St., Langley, BC V2Z 2G8
Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested, Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.
By submitting your application, you consent to being contacted by a representative of Highline via email, phone or text message regarding your application and potential career opportunities.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Loader Operator at Highline Mushrooms will run front end loaders and blending equipment to mix compost, flip compost bunkers every 3-4 days, and keep the equipment and work area clean and well maintained. The role also includes daily pre-shift inspections and following safety and hygiene rules.
Requirements
Candidates need a loader certification, 3-5 years of loader operating experience preferred, and prior training or experience with heavy and mobile equipment. They must be eligible to work in Canada, lift up to 40 lbs, and follow safe manual handling practices.
Skills
- Front end loader operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Mobile equipment operation
- Farm machinery operation
- Compost blending
- Equipment maintenance
- Pre-shift inspection
- Manual handling
- Workplace safety
- Personal protective equipment
- Equipment cleaning
- Hygiene practices
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
Benefits
- Extended health, vision and dental
- Life insurance and dependent life insurance
- Short term disability
- Annual safety shoe allowance
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Agriculture
- Logistics
Keywords
- loader operator
- front end loader
- heavy equipment
- compost
- mushroom farm
- farm machinery
- blending line
- bunker
- pre-shift inspection
- manual handling
- PPE
- mobile equipment
- agriculture
- Hope BC
- Langley
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Remote work allowance
Licences and certifications
- Loader certification
Tools
- front end loader
- blending line
- wharf equipment