Operations Assistant (Level 1)

Colonial Group; Leader; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Leader is seeking an Operations Assistant (Level 1) to support safe, efficient grain handling across the facility.

You will receive grain by truck, participate in quality checks, operate PLCs and control systems, and work with farmers, drivers and partners to keep operations running smoothly while upholding EH&S standards.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training and development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Commitment to following safety procedures and site policies.
• Clear communication with team members, supervisors, customers, and business partners.
• Willingness to learn grain handling procedures, equipment operation, and PLC systems.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a grain handling environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive grain by truck, weigh loads, collect required documentation, and follow site procedures.
• Collect grain samples and assist with grain quality assessment and cleaning activities.
• Bin, transfer, monitor, and ship grain while following safety and quality requirements.
• Operate terminal control systems, PLCs, and other equipment, where trained and authorized.
• Support rail car and locomotive-related activities, where trained and authorized.
• Provide timely, respectful, and professional service to farmers, drivers, customers, business partners, and visitors.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to support safe and efficient operations.
• Follow EH&S policies, procedures, and safe work practices, and help maintain clean facilities.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Job Title: Operations Assistant (Level 1)

Location: G3 Leader

The Operations Assistant supports the safe, efficient handling of grain throughout the facility. This role contributes to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace, clean and well-maintained facilities, reliable operations, positive customer service, and effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Receive grain by truck, including weighing loads, collecting required documentation, and following site procedures.
• Collect grain samples and assist with grain quality assessment and grain cleaning activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Bin, transfer, monitor, and ship grain while following operational, safety, and quality requirements.
• Operate terminal control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other equipment, where trained and authorized.
• Support rail car and locomotive-related activities, where trained and authorized.
• Provide timely, respectful, and professional service to farmers, commercial truck drivers, customers, business partners, and other visitors.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members and other stakeholders to support safe and efficient operations and respond to changing priorities.
• Follow Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices, and help maintain clean, organized, and well-maintained facilities.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A commitment to following safety procedures, operating instructions, and site policies while completing assigned work safely, accurately, and on time.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with team members, supervisors, customers, and business partners, and contribute to a respectful workplace.
• Willingness to learn and apply grain handling procedures, equipment operation, quality assessment processes, documentation requirements, and programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, with training provided.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing operational priorities and work requirements in a grain handling environment.

Assets

• Knowledge of grain grading.
• Experience with grain cleaning operations.
• Familiarity with grain handling equipment and processes.
• Previous elevator or terminal experience.