General Labour/Operator (Agriculture) - Central Ontario FS - Ayr, ON

Job summary

The operator will handle general labour duties, including loading and unloading materials, operating machinery, and blending fertilizer. They are also responsible for grain quality testing and performing snow removal during winter months.

Job details

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: 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. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE 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. WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE 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) WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT US 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. We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law. This posting is for an existing vacancy. SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $25.00

What you’ll do

The operator will handle general labour duties, including loading and unloading materials, operating machinery, and blending fertilizer. They are also responsible for grain quality testing and performing snow removal during winter months.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid driver's license, the ability to lift 55lbs, and experience operating heavy machinery like skid steers or loaders. A DZ license is considered an asset, and the role requires basic math skills and the ability to follow safety procedures.

Benefits

• RRSP programs
• Paid time off
• Paid volunteer time
• Health and wellness programs
• In-house training
• Leadership development opportunities

Listed skills

• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Equipment operation
• Forklift operation
• Skid steer operation
• Loader operation
• Bob cat operation
• Fertilizer blending
• Grain sampling
• Grain testing
• Grain weighing
• Snow removal
• Basic math
• Map reading
• Safety compliance
• Log keeping
• Bill Of Lading
• Agronomy
• Map Reading
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Valid Driver's License
• Skid Steer Loaders
• Fertilizers
• Agriculture
• Arithmetic
• English Language
• Forklift Truck
• General Mathematics
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Leadership Development
• Machinery
• Sustainable Business
• Loading And Unloading

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Trades
• Logistics
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Agricultural Manager
• Laborer
• Manufacturing Labourers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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