Junior - Seed Plant Operator

kolkfarms; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

RRSP match

Partially Subsidized Counselling

Employee Referral Incentive

Job summary

K3 Seeds, a Kolk Farms venture based in Iron Springs, Alberta, is seeking a Junior Seed Plant Operator to join our team. You will assist with packaging, conveyor operations and seed handling in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

This role requires a Class 5 driver’s license, the ability to lift over 50 lbs, and a safety‑first mindset. We offer competitive benefits including dental, extended health, life insurance, RRSP matching and referral incentives.

Qualifications

• Class 5 Driver's License required; Class 3 or Class 1 considered an asset.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment.
• Basic understanding of seed handling, packaging, and treatment process.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items (over 50lbs) on a regular basis.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging and handling of seed products, including bagging and tote filling.
• Operate and monitor conveyor belt systems to ensure efficient material flow.
• Fill tote bags with seed while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
• Secure tote bags by properly tying and sealing them.
• Apply banding to packaged products for secure transportation and storage.
• Support loading operations by assisting with the safe and efficient loading of trucks.
• Assist in the seed treatment process, following proper procedures and safety guidelines.
• Operate a pallet jack to transport materials within the warehouse.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the warehouse and yard, ensuring a safe working environment.

Skills

Class 5 Driver's License

Operate warehouse equipment

Seed handling knowledge

Heavy lifting (>50 lbs)

Fast-paced environment

Job description

K3 Seeds is actively seeking a qualified Junior - Seed Plant Operator to join our team!

Work Location: Iron Springs, Alberta

About the Company

K3 Seeds is a customer-focused venture of Kolk Farms. The facilities and team you have gotten to know are continuing to operate with a renewed focus on the future. K3 Seeds is a certified seed retailer that offers a wide selection of Wheat, Barley, Rye, and Canola with some of the best genetics around. We look forward to continuing to deliver products and expertise that will benefit the beef, dairy, and hog industries in Western Canada. K3 Seeds is committed to providing a high standard of service to the Agricultural community. At K3 Seeds it’s about more than just selling seed; we offer cleaning of all crop types in our state-of-the-art seed cleaning plant. Our focus has been and will continue to be putting the customers’ needs first. We believe that our experience across the agricultural spectrum allows us to provide the advice and products our customers need to maximize their growth potential.

Key Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to)

• Assist with packaging and handling of seed products, including bagging and tote filling.
• Operate and monitor conveyor belt systems to ensure efficient material flow.
• Fill tote bags with seed while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
• Secure tote bags by properly tying and sealing them.
• Apply banding to packaged products for secure transportation and storage.
• Support loading operations by assisting with the safe and efficient loading of trucks.
• Assist in the seed treatment process, following proper procedures and safety guidelines.
• Operate a pallet jack to transport materials within the warehouse.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the warehouse and yard, ensuring a safe working environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Class 5 Driver's License required; Class 3 or Class 1 considered an asset
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment
• Basic understanding of seed handling, packaging, and treatment process
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items (over 50lbs) on a regular basis
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Partially Subsidized Counselling
• Employee Referral Incentive