Operations Administrator
- Goderich, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Division: Grain
Location: Amberley, ON
Who We Are
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.
Your Team
Grain & Crop Inputs: The Grain & Crop Inputs Division connects Canadian farmers to markets across the country and beyond. With a network of grain elevators, terminals, and agri-retail locations, we provide crop inputs, agronomic solutions, and grain marketing expertise to help producers succeed.
Want to know more? Start here: Grain & Crop Inputs | Parrish & Heimbecker
The Role
As Operations Administrator, the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the overall operation of the facility’s office through daily administrative tasks. Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Administrator will also be the first point of contact for producer/customer calls and will redirect inquiries to the appropriate resource or Manager when needed.
Day to Day
- Perform general administrative tasks to support office operations
- Provide exceptional customer service in person, by phone, and at the reception desk
- Maintain filing for all documentation per auditing standards
- Assist with safety/HACCP documentation
- Assist with operational duties including but not limited to movement and sampling of grain, monitoring grain quality shipment and other processes involved in the operations of the grain facility
- Other duties as assigned
- Post-secondary education in business administration, agriculture or equivalent experience in an administrative or similar role
- Exceptional customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
- Decision making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work some weekends and overtime hours as required
- Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools
- Knowledge or experience in the agricultural industry is an asset
Benefits
At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.
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Responsibilities
Support the facility office through daily administrative tasks, maintain audit-compliant records, and serve as the first point of contact for producer and customer inquiries. Assist with safety and HACCP documentation, as well as operational activities such as grain movement, sampling, and quality monitoring.
Requirements
Post-secondary education in business administration or agriculture, or equivalent experience in an administrative or similar role, is requested. Candidates should have strong customer service and communication skills, sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities, accuracy in a fast-paced environment, Microsoft 365 proficiency, and availability for occasional weekends and overtime; agricultural experience is an asset.
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Accuracy
- Microsoft 365
- Filing and Documentation
- Safety Documentation
- HACCP Documentation
- Grain Sampling
- Grain Quality Monitoring
- Agricultural Industry Knowledge
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Initiatives
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Agriculture
- Customer Service & Support
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Grain
- Grain Handling
- Grain Movement
- Grain Sampling
- Grain Quality
- Grain Shipment
- Agriculture
- Grain and Crop Inputs
- Administrative Tasks
- Office Operations
- Customer Service
- Producer Inquiries
- Filing
- Audit Standards
- Safety Documentation
- HACCP
- Microsoft 365
- Business Administration
- Agricultural Operations
- Weekend Work
- Overtime