Facility Assistant – Assiniboia, SK

Patersongrain; Assiniboia; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Referral program

Paid vacation & personal days

Job summary

Paterson Grain in Assiniboia, SK is seeking a hands-on Facility Assistant to handle receiving, storage, blending and loading of grain, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role is outdoors and at heights; you must be able to lift 25 kg and work evenings and weekends as needed. On-the-job training and development opportunities are provided.

Paterson Grain is known for quality and customer service, supporting farmers across Canada and maintaining a strong domestic and international network.

Qualifications

• Experience with grain handling and storage is preferred.
• Comfort working outdoors in dusty conditions and signals of heights.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, handle, blend, and load grain.
• Monitor stored grain conditions; clean facilities to maintain safety.
• Perform or assist in routine maintenance and repairs as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grain handling

Outdoors

Physical capability

Evenings & weekends

Job description

We are currently seeking a hard-working, hands-on individual to fill the role of Facility Assistant at our Paterson Grain terminal located in Assiniboia, SK. The Facility Assistant will be responsible for all activities related to the handling and shipping of grain. The successful candidate must be capable working at heights, in dusty conditions and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, storage, handling, blending, and loading of grain.
• Monitoring stored grain conditions and maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment to provide a safe environment.
• Physically capable of lifting 25KG.
• Perform or assist in routine maintenance and repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grain cleaning experience is an asset.
• Experience with agriculture,farm equipment and a mechanical aptitude is preferred.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Previous grain elevator experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package and company paid medical & dental benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• On the job training & development and career growth opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Paid vacation and personal days.

Paterson Grain is known throughout Canada and the world as a company rooted in its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Paterson focuses its expertise on all aspects of grain handling and prides itself on building long-term relationships with Canadian farmers and its domestic and international customers.

Our agricultural products and services span all sectors of the Canadian grain industry and include crop input services, identity preserved programs and non-GMO programs. Through our modern global network, Paterson Grain is fully capable of facilitating the marketing and transportation of quality crops to buyers around the world.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected further in the process will be contacted.

Paterson Grain is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify.