Operator

Sylvite; Sunnyside; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvite Agri-Services in Sunnyside, NL is seeking an Operator to join our branch team. You will support the branch/terminal by receiving, handling, and shipping crop input and grain products, assist the daily production line, bagging and stacking bags, and help ensure a smooth, safe operation aligned with our service standards.

The role requires lifting up to 25 kg, a G driver’s license (DZ a plus), and experience with grain elevators, fertilizer blending, and forklift loading.

Qualifications

• Grain elevator experience is an asset.
• Fertilizer blending experience is an asset.
• Loader/forklift experience is an asset.
• Must be capable of lifting 25kg.
• Must possess a G driver’s license.
• DZ license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support branch/terminal operations receiving, handling and shipping crop input/grain products; assist daily operation of the production line, bagging and stacking bags.
• Maintain professionalism and a customer service attitude toward customers or truck drivers during delivery and pickup.
• Receive trucks (or railcars/vessels where applicable) of fertilizer, seeds, chemicals, or other products; load trucks with fertilizer/grain.
• Assist in operating grain dryers and grain aeration systems; make fertilizer blends as directed by the sales team for customer pickup or delivery.
• Deliver fertilizer or assist custom applications (DZ required); perform routine maintenance on loading and blending equipment; package fertilizer or other dry products; load packaged products with a forklift.
• Perform routine cleanup and maintenance of the site; adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations; support other departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Grain elevator experience

Fertilizer blending experience

Loader/forklift experience

Must be capable of lifting 25kg

G driver’s license

DZ license is an asset

Job description

Join us at Sylvite Agri-Services! Our team of crop specialists and dedicated support staff is eager to welcome you aboard. Currently, we have an opening for the role of an Operator at our Sunnyside location.

About Sylvite

Sylvite, as Canada’s largest independently owned fertilizer supplier, delivers competitive solutions in the agriculture supply chain. Our services encompass full-service Ag retail, specialized fertilizers, industrial material sourcing and handling, as well as a robust transportation, warehousing, and logistics division. We strive to ensure a seamless product flow, effectively linking agricultural production with efficient distribution.

Job Responsibilities

As an Operator at Sylvite, you will play a vital role in our operations by ensuring the efficient use of machinery and equipment. This position is essential to maintaining our commitment to quality and service excellence within the agricultural supply industry.

Primary Function:

• Supporting the operations of the branch/terminal in receiving, handling and shipping crop input/ grain products. Assist the daily operation of the production line, bagging and stacking bags.

Site Operations:

• Maintain professionalism and a customer service attitude towards customers or truck drivers when delivering or picking up products at the branch.
• Receive trucks (or railcars and vessels where applicable) of fertilizer, seeds, chemicals, or other products.
• Load trucks with fertilizer/Grain.
• Assist in operating grain dryers and grain aeration systems.
• Make fertilizer blends as directed by the sales team for customer pick-ups or deliveries.
• Deliver fertilizer or assist custom applications (DZ required)
• Perform routine maintenance on loading and blending equipment.
• Package fertilizer or other dry products as required.
• Load packaged products with a forklift as required.
• Perform routine clean up and maintenance of the site, cleaning, shovelling, sweeping.
• Perform functions as requested by the relevant supervisor.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Company Knowledge and Mutual Support:

• Become knowledgeable about all Sylvite divisions and the products and services they provide to customers.
• Documentation of all processes and tasks for which a function is responsible.
• Demonstrate a high degree of service to and collaboration with other business units.
• Provide support to other department members maintaining a sense of team.
• Provide positive feedback to others, when possible, and coach others for success.
• Recommend opportunities for improvement of processes and systems as a result of the function performed or based on observations.
• Must contribute to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations.
• Recommend opportunities for reducing costs.

Education/Experience

• Grain elevator experience an asset
• Fertilizer blending experience an asset
• Loader/forklift experience an asset
• Must be capable of lifting 25kg
• Must possess a G driver’s license
• DZ license is an asset

Why Choose Sylvite?

• Established company with a solid reputation and stable customer base provides reliable and consistent employment for our team members.
• Focus on work-life balance and a working environment that values your well-being and emphasizes safety.
• Paid time off.
• Casual dress code.
• Training and development opportunities.

Why Choose Sylvite?

We believe in the power of working together, recognizing that collective efforts lead to mutual growth and success.

Operating with honesty, transparency, and a commitment to ethical business practices in all interactions.

Constantly seeking and implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance efficiency and meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Sustainability

A deep commitment to environmental responsibility, promoting practices that contribute positively to the agricultural ecosystem.