Operations Assistant (Level 2)

G3 Connection; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Assistant to join their dynamic team in Hamilton. This role involves handling grain, ensuring safety, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and a willingness to learn. You'll have the opportunity to operate various equipment while contributing to a collaborative work environment. With a focus on employee growth, this company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, making it an excellent place to advance your career. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on responsibilities.
• Effective computer knowledge and good communication skills.
• Knowledge of grain grading is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities are clean, efficient, and well-maintained.
• Receive and ship grain while providing quality customer service.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Work Ethic

Computer Knowledge

Grain Grading Knowledge

Maintenance Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Skid Steer

Scissor Lifts

Boom Lifts

Snow Plow

Salter Truck

Job description

G3 Canada Limited is a progressive and continuously growing company. As part of our commitment to building a smarter path from Farmer’s fields to the global market, we are establishing a highly efficient coast-to-coast Canadian Grain enterprise designed to provide a unique competitive alternative to farmers and superior service to customers and stakeholders. The integrity and resourcefulness of our people are the foundation of that commitment.

Job Title: Operations Assistant (Level 2)

Location: G3 Hamilton

The Operations Assistant performs duties related to handling grain throughout the facility. This includes receiving grains via trucks and rail cars and loading out/shipping grain via trucks, ships, and rail cars. Key objectives include ensuring and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for everyone at the location, general housekeeping, and site upkeep. Excellent customer service and communication, and working relationships with G3 colleagues and business partners are essential.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

1. Comply at all times with corporate EH&S policies and best practices
2. Ensure physical facilities are clean, efficient, and well-maintained
3. Receive grain by truck, including weighing and documentation
4. Sampling grain and assessing grain qualities
5. Binning and transferring grain
6. Operating terminal control systems
7. Operating grain cleaning equipment and assessing quality
8. Shipping grain via ship and truck
9. Provide friendly/quality customer service to all customers
10. Identify opportunities to improve standard operating procedures and reduce operating expenses
11. Promote effective communications and collaborative working relationships between management, staff, and G3 head office
12. Assisting with preventative maintenance
13. Operating Skid Steer, Scissor Lifts, Boom Lifts, Snow Plow, and Salter Truck
14. Seasonal shift work, occasional overnights, weekend shifts when required
15. Other duties as required

Qualifications:

1. Strong work ethic, ability to learn, and willingness to take on responsibilities of the position
2. Effective computer knowledge and experience
3. Good communication and teamwork skills
4. Knowledge/Familiarity of grain grading and cleaner operations is considered an asset
5. Farm/Ag industry experience considered an asset
6. Valid Ontario driver's license
7. Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
8. Maintenance experience preferred

If you are looking for a flexible work-life balance, a competitive salary and benefits package, and an opportunity to grow your career, G3 will give you this opportunity. Join our diverse team of talented professionals!

G3 is committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment and to supporting the success of employees throughout the organization. We encourage women, indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply and self-identify. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities.