Agricultural Operations and Dispatch Support (Seasonal) - Central Ontario FS - Drayton, ON

FS System; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasonal Dispatch & Operations Support professional in Central Ontario. This role involves coordinating daily operations, managing resources, and providing hands-on support in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong math and computer skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate application equipment safely. Join a company that values relationships, sustainability, and community involvement, while offering robust benefits and opportunities for training and development. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to agricultural operations while enhancing your career in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Company-paid health and dental premiums

RRSP matching program

Generous Paid Time Off

Performance bonuses

In-house training opportunities

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving abstract.
• Ability to operate and maintain application equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations and resources for branch services.
• Communicate with customers and advise on product applications.
• Assist in loading/unloading products and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Ability to operate application equipment

Knowledge of crop protection products

Willingness to work extended hours

Education

Valid class G or DZ driver’s license

Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Forklift

Application equipment

Job description

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Agricultural Operations and Dispatch Support (Seasonal) - Central Ontario FS - Drayton, ON

City: Drayton

State: ON

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

The Dispatch & Operations Support coordinates daily operations, resources, and personnel to ensure the smooth execution of branch operations and services. This role is a blend of administrative and hands-on operational duties.

Here are some of the key duties:

• Communicates with and advises customers on use and application of products sold.
• Arranges work schedules, dispatches and coordinates application and delivery equipment ensuring least cost operations.
• Completes all assigned record-keeping duties, such as vehicle logs, records of sales, delivery information, and application records, in a timely manner.
• Assists the operations manager ensuring full utilization and maintenance of application, delivery units and location equipment ensuring operator safety and operating procedures are continuously being followed.
• Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on trucks, trailers, or railcars by hand or by forklift truck.
• During harvest, this role will support our grain elevator activities including loading and unloading grain trucks and scaling trucks, as well as operating automated system grain dryers.
• Maintain and adjust straightforward equipment and/or machinery, including grain elevator motor and auger.
• This is a seasonal position. Candidates must be available to work from April to the end of August.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Basic math and computer skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours, particularly during peak seasons.
• A valid class G or DZ driver’s license (depending on work location), and a clean driving abstract.
• Working knowledge and proper handling of crop protection products, plant food, seed, and custom application equipment and application practices and bulk & bagged fertilizer operations.
• Ability to run/operate application equipment, work at an elevator, in the shop, and/or deliver product with trucks from the elevator, and warehouse.
• Must have or be able to obtain various licenses, permits and certificates, as required, e.g.: forklift certification, TDG.

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 Company-paid health and dental premiums, an RRSP matching program and generous Paid Time Off (full-time positions only).
• Performance bonuses/ Profit Sharing.

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.

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.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages are designed to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.