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Feed Mill Worker (Swingman)

New Minas, Nova Scotia
CA$26/hour
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Shift premium for evening/night shifts
Collective agreement salary increases
Benefit plan and pension plan

About the role

Hourly rate starting at: $25,70$ per hour + Salary increases provided in the collective agreement and premium Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work schedules are: 8am to 4pm (day shift) 4pm to 12am (evening shift) or 12am to 8am (night shift)

  • Candidates must be adaptable to flexible work hours including evening and night shifts

Job location: 47 Minas Warehouse Road, New Minas, NS

CHALLENGES WE OFFER Working at our New Minas Feed Mill, this position could involve various tasks including:

  • Learn proper operating techniques for all production and storage operations and related instructions and follow HACCP protocol;
  • Mix and/or weigh product;
  • Operate bulk receiving, grain processing, mixing and pelletizing equipment;
  • Operate farm tractors, skid loader, forklifts and other machinery in a safe and responsible manner;
  • Maintain accurate records when filling hammers, mixers, pelletizers, bench, warehouse and other activities that require records;
  • Work and operate equipment safely and efficiently;
  • Keep designated operating areas clean;
  • Perform any other duties assigned to the operation;
  • Load and unload feed trucks as required on site;

YOUR ADVANTAGES

  • Permanent, full time position;
  • Starting at 25,70$ per hour;
  • Evening and night shifts premium.
  • Salary increases provided in the collective agreement;
  • All PPE equipment provided;
  • Safety Boot Allowance yearly;
  • Benefit plan and pension plan provided.

YOU FIT THE FOLLOWING PROFILE

  • Be physically able to repeatedly lift 25 kgs;
  • Preferably have forklift experience;
  • Have basic computer skills;
  • Have general knowledge of safe work practices and safe lifting methods;
  • Be comfortable working with heights (ladders with safety railings);
  • Be able to work in a dusty environment;
  • Be able to work the same shift for extended periods of time and change shifts on short notice;
  • Be available to work overtime, sometimes on short notice;
  • Enjoy teamwork.

As a Canadian agriculture industry leader, Sollio Agriculture specializes in supplying farm inputs and providing value-added services to benefit farmers, cooperatives and partners. Its business model combines the strength of a local approach with the power of a national presence to offer innovative products and solutions, to support the adoption of sustainable farming practices, helping local farming families prosper.

About Sollio Agriculture

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Sollio Agriculture, the Agri-business Division of Sollio Cooperative Group, is a Canadian leader in the agriculture industry.It specializes in the merchandising of farm inputs and value-added agronomic services.It benefits from a synergy between two sectors: livestock production & crop production. Present in almost every part of Canada, it has close to 1,100 employees and made $2.125 billion in sales in 2018 in Canada and abroad. For more information about Sollio Agriculture, visit sollio.ag.