Grain Facility Operations Lead (Hands-On)

Paterson Grain; Hamlet of Gleichen; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Employee Assistance

Career growth

Referral program

Paid vacation

Personal days

Job summary

Paterson Grain in Gleichen, AB is seeking a hands-on Assistant Facility Manager to oversee grain handling and shipping at our terminal. You will manage day-to-day operations including procurement, inventory, shipments, grading, blending, and related documentation.

The role focuses on optimizing throughput, ensuring safety in outdoor dusty conditions, and training staff. A strong background in grain handling and equipment with MS Office proficiency is ideal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education considered an asset.
• 3 years of experience in the grain industry.
• Grain cleaning experience is an asset.
• Experience with agriculture, farm equipment and a mechanical aptitude is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending and loading of grain;
• Monitoring stored grain conditions and maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment to provide a safe environment;
• Perform or assist in routine maintenance and repairs;
• Coordinate the function of bringing in railcars and/or trucks to ship grain according to grade and dockage;
• Communicate and train staff on policies and procedures ensuring proper grain handling in a profitable and efficient manner;
• To implement, enforce, and monitor corporate safety, health and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance;
• Provide training and development to facility assistants on grain grading, binning, and blending;
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grain industry experience

Mechanical aptitude

Agriculture experience

Grain handling

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Paterson Grain in Gleichen, AB is seeking a hands-on Assistant Facility Manager to oversee grain handling and shipping at our terminal. You will manage day-to-day operations including procurement, inventory, shipments, grading, blending, and related documentation.

The role focuses on optimizing throughput, ensuring safety in outdoor dusty conditions, and training staff. A strong background in grain handling and equipment with MS Office proficiency is ideal.