Heavy Equipment Operator: Material Flow & Safety

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Southwestern Ontario is hiring a Plant Operator responsible for operating heavy equipment and ensuring the timely handling of products. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to safety. Duties include loading/unloading merchandise, maintaining stockpiles, and performing minor maintenance on equipment. The role may require working weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year experience operating a PIT or other heavy equipment.
• Ability to complete pre-shift inspection forms.
• Conduct themselves in a manner that promotes safety.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift or other power equipment.
• Monitor stockpiles for excessive heat and extinguish small fires.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math functions

Reading and writing

Tools

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)

Forklift

Front end loader

Job description

A leading agricultural company in Southwestern Ontario is hiring a Plant Operator responsible for operating heavy equipment and ensuring the timely handling of products. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to safety. Duties include loading/unloading merchandise, maintaining stockpiles, and performing minor maintenance on equipment. The role may require working weekends and holidays.