grain elevator operator
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October 23, 2024
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AGRIS Co-operative Ltd
Job details
*Are you looking for a hands-on career opportunity supporting local farms and farm families in your community to expand their participation in the agri-food value chain?*
*AGRIS Co-operative Ltd.* is looking for *full-time elevator operator* to join our team in Stoney Point supporting our farm member owners across the Essex region. As part of the operations team, you will assist in the delivering of agriculture innovation and services in our communities to enhance farm owner profitability.
*What will you be responsible for: *
· Accept orders for products or services and initiate any actions required to effect timely delivery.
* Assist in monitoring inventory levels and ensure adequate supplies are on hand to support customer purchasing and advises supervisor of discrepancies, as they occur. In consultation with the manager, complete inventory counts and replace inventory as required.
* Ensures that all associated documentation, including shipping and receiving, is accurate and completed according to schedule
* Performs a variety of tasks to deliver on an exceptional customer experience.
* The safe operations of any assigned vehicle.
* Ensures that all deliveries are made on schedule.
* Ensures that safe loading/unloading techniques are followed.
* Maintains current legislated/company required licenses, permits, etc.
* Has good knowledge of the highway traffic Act, practices safe driving techniques and maintains a good driving record.
* Provides general labour and operates equipment safely and efficiently inside and/or outside the facility as required.
* Provides good housekeeping in and about the facility and within assigned work area.
* Assists with maintenance of equipment and/or vehicles as required.
· Performs other tasks associated with the handling of fertilizer and grain handled by the co-operative.
· Understands and follows company health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
*Requirements for this Job: *
* Preference given to individuals with an understanding of agriculture industry
* Ability to work indoors and outdoors. Physical activity includes walking and climbing, loading/unloading trucks, inspecting equipment, driving, etc.
* Ability to work irregular hours
* Work as required at any of the Essex County locations to support Farm Owner & Branch needs across Essex Region
· May have or be able to obtain various licences, permits, and/or certificates as required (eg. Pesticide and/or Professional Applicator designations)
If you are interested in a career in agriculture as part of an industry leader, developing innovative solutions and enhancing the profitability of our farmer-owners, we want to meet with you!
*About AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. *
*AGRIS Co-operative *is a dynamic and successful farmer-owned co-operative that prides itself on providing quality agronomic and grain marketing solutions for our customers and farmer-owners. AGRIS is a leader in precision farming technology, seed, agronomy, and petroleum services.
AGRIS Co-operative is a one hundred per cent farmer-owned grain marketing and farm-input supply company that serves more than 1,000 farmer-owners across 14 locations in Essex, Kent, Elgin, Middlesex and Lambton counties.
The co-operative is a partner of Great Lakes Grain, a grain merchandising company. AGRIS Co-operative is a member-owner of GROWMARK, Inc. and markets products and services under the FS banner.
AGRIS Co-operative has branches located in Brigden, Chatham, Cottam, Dutton, Glencoe, Leamington, McGregor, Muirkirk, Rochester, Stoney Point, Thamesville, Tupperville and Wheatley.
Please forward your resume in confidence by November 8, 2024
*AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply however only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
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LocationEssex, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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