Location Assistant

Richardson International; Balgonie; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International, a Canadian agribusiness leader, is seeking a Location Assistant for the Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre in Balgonie, SK. You will support safe, efficient grain handling and crop inputs operations as part of a hands-on team.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading grain and inputs, operating facility equipment, and performing maintenance and housekeeping. A valid driver's license and strong communication skills are required; agriculture knowledge is an asset.

Qualifications

• Previous general labourer experience
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• A valid driver’s licence is required
• An agriculture background is an asset

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads grain and crop inputs, and performs other plant operations duties
• Operates facility equipment and controls such as blenders
• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness. Richardson Pioneer supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season – providing agronomic services and advice, selling crop inputs, buying their crops at harvest and selling them to markets around the world through the most efficient network of high throughput Ag Business Centres in Western Canada.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Location Assistant at our Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in Balgonie** , SK**. As a Location Assistant you will be part of the team that works hands on to support the safe, efficient operations of a grain handling and/or crop inputs facility.

Responsibilities:

• Loads and unloads grain and crop inputs, and performs other plant operations duties

• Operates facility equipment and controls such as blenders

• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Previous general labourer experience

• Proven communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail

• A valid driver’s licence is required

• An agriculture background is an asset

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.