Facility Assistant - Brooks Agro

Avenue.io Inc.; Brooks; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Country Co-op Limited is seeking a Facility Assistant to deliver strong customer service while supporting agronomy-related tasks and warehouse operations. The role provides exposure to sales, operating, and administrative functions within the co-op system.

As an entry-level position, the candidate will load products, assist customers, handle inventory, and participate in deliveries while developing professional skills and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills; both internal and external.
• Ability to learn agronomy and inter-personal skills.
• Post-secondary education or progress toward diploma/degree in Agriculture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load products and locate items for customers.
• Receive and unload inventory in the warehouse.
• Answer telephones and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Make deliveries and support warehouse operations.

Skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Written communication

Adaptability

Reading maps

Education

Post-secondary education in Agricultural programs

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Job description

Reporting to the Agribusiness Manager, the Facility Assistant is responsible for delivering world-class customer service and developing diagnostic agronomy and inter-personal skills, while gaining insight into the sales, operational and administrative functions of the company. Duties include loading products, finding items for customers, receiving, and unloading inventory in the warehouse, answering telephones, practicing good housekeeping standards, and making deliveries. The Facility Assistant is an entry-level role and opens the door to future opportunities with the Co-op system.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 or higher driver’s license with a clean driving record. Candidatesshould possess knowledge of Agriculture products. Preference will be given to candidates who have post-secondary education or are working towards a diploma or degree in Agricultural programs.

• Ability to complete and successfully pass a pre-employment alcohol and substance test.
• Ability to provide a clean Drivers Abstract as part of the recruitment process.
• Ability to complete and successfully pass a pre-employment Driver Evaluation performed by a third-party company appointed by South Country Co-op Limited.
• Agronomy competence attained through experience in the Agriculture business is preferred.
• Physical ability to perform warehouse and yard functions, including the ability to lift and carry more than 55 lbs. on a regular (daily) basis.
• Forklift and skid steer experience is an asset.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to read land locations and maps.
• Ability to adapt to new technology.
• High level of integrity and work ethic
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn

Availability: Monday- Friday 8:000am-5:00pm.

*Please note, you will be required to undergo pre-employment substance testing in accordance with South Country Co-op Policies.