Location Assistant

Job summary

The Location Assistant is responsible for loading and unloading grain and crop inputs while operating facility equipment such as blenders. They also perform essential plant operations, general maintenance, and housekeeping duties to ensure safe and efficient facility performance.

Job details

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities. Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness. Richardson Pioneer supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season – providing agronomic services and advice, selling crop inputs, buying their crops at harvest and selling them to markets around the world through the most efficient network of high throughput Ag Business Centres in Western Canada. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Location Assistant at our Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in Lacombe, AB. As a Location Assistant you will be part of the team that works hands on to support the safe, efficient operations of a grain handling and/or crop inputs facility. Responsibilities: * Loads and unloads grain and crop inputs, and performs other plant operations duties * Operates facility equipment and controls such as blenders * Performs general maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities Qualifications: * Previous general labourer experience * Proven communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail * A valid driver's licence is required * An agriculture background is an asset Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by September 29, 2026. Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Location Assistant is responsible for loading and unloading grain and crop inputs while operating facility equipment such as blenders. They also perform essential plant operations, general maintenance, and housekeeping duties to ensure safe and efficient facility performance.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous general labourer experience, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's licence. An agriculture background is considered an asset for this position.

Benefits

• Pension • Flexible benefits plan • Training • Career development opportunities

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Grain handling
• Crop inputs management
• Equipment operation
• Blender operation
• General maintenance
• Housekeeping
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• General labour
• Agronomy
• Grain Handling
• Agriculture
• Selling Techniques
• Interpersonal Communications
• Operations
• Loading And Unloading
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Logistics
• Relocation Assistant
• Maintenance Helper / Assistant
• Odd Job Persons
• Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers