Facility Assistant – Gleichen, AB

Paterson Grain; Hamlet of Gleichen; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Employee Assistance

On-the-job training

Referral program

Paid vacation & personal days

Job summary

Paterson Grain in Gleichen, AB seeks a Facility Assistant to support grain handling and shipping at our Gleichen terminal. The role involves receiving, storage, loading, monitoring grain conditions, and maintaining equipment in outdoor, dusty environments. The ideal candidate is hard-working, able to lift 25 kg, and comfortable working evenings and weekends.

Paterson Grain is committed to safety, training, and career growth within Canada's grain industry.

Qualifications

• Grain handling and storage experience preferred.
• Experience with agriculture, farm equipment, and mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• 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

Grain cleaning

Agriculture experience

Mechanical aptitude

Evenings & weekends availability

Grain elevator experience

Job description

Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a hard-working, hands-on individual to fill the role of Facility Assistant at our Paterson Grain terminal located in Gleichen, AB. 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 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.

Job Category: Grain Handling & Crop Inputs

Job Type: Full-time

Company: Paterson Grain

Country: Canada

Province: AB

City: Gleichen