Facility Assistant - Gleichen, AB

Patersongrain; Hamlet of Gleichen; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical & dental benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

On the job training with opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Paterson Grain in Gleichen, AB is seeking a hands-on Facility Assistant to support grain handling and shipping operations at our terminal. The role requires comfort working outdoors, at heights, and in dusty conditions, with physical tasks such as lifting 25 kg.

You will perform receiving, storage, loading, maintenance, and safety checks, and you may work evenings and weekends. We offer training, competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a respected

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.

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.

Skills

Grain handling

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor work

Lifting 25 kg

Evenings/weekends

Job description

Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a hard-working, hands-on individual to fill the role ofFacility Assistant at our Paterson Grain terminal located in Gleichen, AB. TheFacility Assistantwill be responsible forallactivities 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 including company paid medical & dental benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• On the job training with opportunities for development and career growth.
• 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.