Farm Logistics & Transportation Support

Schuyler Farms Limited; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support farm logistics and seasonal operations. This role involves driving buses and trucks to transport employees and materials, assisting with harvest activities, and training seasonal workers. The ideal candidate will embody the company's values of humility, drive, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Join a team that values collaboration and commitment to excellence, ensuring smooth operations during peak seasons and contributing to the overall success of the farm's activities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in transport coordination or logistics.
• Ability to instruct new employees on farm protocols.
• Experience operating heavy-duty trucks and buses.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses and trucks for employee transport and field operations.
• Support seasonal activities including harvest and planting.
• Maintain accurate transportation logs and safety reports.

Skills

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Transport Regulations Knowledge

Heavy-Duty Truck Operation

Basic Vehicle Maintenance

Farm Machinery Operation

Crop Cycle Understanding

Transport Coordination

Safety Procedures Familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Training in Commercial Vehicle Operation

Training in Agricultural Machinery Operation

Basic Mechanics or Diesel Technology

Tools

Automatic Trucks

Harvesters

Compost Spreaders

Grain Haulers

Job description

Job Summary: This role provides essential support in farm logistics, transportation, and seasonal operations. The individual is responsible for employee transport, assisting with harvest and field crop activities, recruiting and training workers, and ensuring efficient movement of materials such as compost and grain. This position plays a key role in both daily operations and workforce development. This role requires an individual who exemplifies the company values of humble, driven, and solutions-oriented.

Humble – Employees that are team players and are respectful of others and the job at hand. Great team players lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Humble employees are quick to point out contributions of others and slow to seek attention of their own.

Driven – Employees who are motivated and focused on self improvement. Driven or hungry employees are always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. They never have to be pushed by a manager to work harder because they are self-motivated and diligent.

Solutions Oriented – Employees who focus on solving, and preventing problems from occurring, not just identifying them. This is equal parts of problems with systems and processes and the common sense that an employee has about people. They are aware, act appropriately, ask good questions, and listen to understand.

Role and Accountability:

• Drive buses and trucks to transport employees for orchard work, field operations, and essential services.
• Operate automatic trucks for harvest logistics, grain transportation, and compost hauling.
• Functional training and support of seasonal workers under the direction of management.
• Support seasonal activities, including cherry harvest, grounder harvest, and bean planting.
• Coordinate and manage scheduled and on-call transportation services.
• Assist in field crop operations, including compost application and material transport.
• Maintain accurate transportation logs, safety inspection reports, and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with the maintenance teams to ensure timely vehicleand equipment repairs
• Provide year-round support by being on-call for winter tasks including transportation of workers for non-orchard activities, assisting with equipment maintenance and preparation for the upcoming season, supporting orchard facilities upkeep, and being available to step in for seasonal workers' support or other farm operations as needed, ensuring smooth transition into the busy harvest period.
• Take responsibility for the movement and setup of orchard equipment as requested by management in the absence of the Orchard & Harvest Operations Support role, ensuring that all equipment is in place and ready for harvest operations
• Execute daily responsibilities to meet departmental goals while adhering to company values (Humble, Driven, Solutions-Oriented).
• Provide feedback and suggestions to improve processes within the scope of the role.
• Attend relevant department and company-wide meetings, including Level 10 meetings, contributing to organizational alignment and effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to address challenges, develop solutions, and align strategies with company goals.
• Utilize Microsoft To-Do (or similar) for task tracking and reminders, ensuring productivity and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to drive buses and heavy-duty trucks (likely requires a CDL, especially for transporting passengers).
• Knowledge of local and federal transportation regulations.
• Experience operating automatic trucks and agricultural machinery.
• Basic vehicle inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance knowledge.
• Operation of farm tools/machines like harvesters, spreaders, and compost haulers.
• Understanding of safe practices for fieldwork and machinery handling.
• Understanding of crop cycles and related tasks (e.g., cherry/grounder harvests, bean planting).
• Knowledge of compost application and crop logistics.
• Planning and execution of efficient transport during harvest times.
• Understanding of post-harvest handling and storage requirements.
• Ability to instruct new employees on farm protocols and equipment use.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and best practices.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Training or Certifications in:
  • Commercial vehicle operation
  • Agricultural machinery operation
  • Basic mechanics or diesel technology

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:
  • Operating buses and trucks (especially in agriculture or logistics)
  • Working in a farm, orchard, or field-based environment
  • Handling harvest logistics or seasonal crop production
  • Transport coordination or dispatch work

• Experience training or supervising seasonal or field workers
• Operating specific farm machinery (e.g., compost spreaders, grain haulers)
• Familiarity with local/regional agricultural practices

• Commercial Driver’s License

Salary$45,000–$55,000 annually

In accordance with the Ontario Human rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, The Company is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.