Lead Seed Plant Operator - Grain Processing & Quality Control

Renu Contracting & Restoration; Iron Springs; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

RRSP match

Counselling support

Job summary

K3 Seeds in Iron Springs, Alberta, is seeking a qualified SR Seed Plant Operator to join our team. The role involves operating seed cleaning and handling equipment, maintaining records, and interacting with customers and truckers at our Iron Springs facility.

The successful candidate will have seed plant or grain handling experience, a valid driver's license (Class 5; Class 3 or 1 is an asset), and the ability to lift heavy items and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Seed plant, feed mill or grain handling experience is required.
• Class 5 Driver's License is required; Class 3 or 1 is an asset.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment.
• Solid understanding of seed handling, packaging and treatment processes.
• Must be able to lift heavy items (>50 lbs) regularly.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general equipment maintenance and maintenance planning.
• Monitor cleaning equipment and facilities.
• Adjust machinery settings to maximize cleaning efficiency.
• Operate forklifts, grain augers, tractors and trucks.
• Interact with retail clients and truckers.
• Load and unload customer trucks.
• Maintain records of incoming products and throughput.
• Sample grading during processing and cleaning for quality control.
• Plant and yard cleanup as required.
• Assist other plant personnel as needed.
• Seed treating and packaging.
• Must be able to work independently.

Skills

Seed plant operations

Driver's license (Class 5)

Operate warehouse equipment

Seed handling/packaging

Heavy lifting (>50 lbs)

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Forklifts

Grain augers

Tractors

Trucks

Job description

K3 Seeds in Iron Springs, Alberta, is seeking a qualified SR Seed Plant Operator to join our team. The role involves operating seed cleaning and handling equipment, maintaining records, and interacting with customers and truckers at our Iron Springs facility.

The successful candidate will have seed plant or grain handling experience, a valid driver's license (Class 5; Class 3 or 1 is an asset), and the ability to lift heavy items and work in a fast-paced environment.