Facility Assistant

Richardson International Limited; Assiniboia; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International Limited is seeking a Facility Assistant I, Ag/Grain at our Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre in Assiniboia, SK. You will be part of a hands-on team ensuring safe, efficient operation of a crop inputs facility and delivering excellent service to customers.

Responsibilities include storage and shipping of crop inputs and grains, assisting location staff, operating facility equipment, and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum of one year grain handling or crop inputs experience.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills; and customer service skills.
• Ambition and organizational skills.
• Orientation to accuracy and detail.

Responsibilities

• Storage and shipping of western Canadian crop inputs/grains.
• Operational support and assistance to location staff and customers.
• Operation of facility equipment and controls.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 US, the UK, 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.

We currently have an opportunity for a Facility Assistant I, Ag/Grain at our Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in Assiniboia, SK. As a Facility Assistant you will be part of a team that works hands on to support the safe, efficient operation of a crop inputs facility.

Responsibilities:

• Storage and shipping of western Canadian crop inputs/grains
• Operational support and assistance to location staff and customers
• Operation of facility equipment and controls
• Provide excellent customer service

Qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license is required
• Minimum of one year grain handling or crop inputs experience
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills; and customer service skills
• Ambition and organizational skills
• Orientation to accuracy and detail
• 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.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth.

Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.