Operator/General Labourer (Seasonal) - Central Ontario FS - Minesing, ON

GROWMARK; Minesing; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A division of GROWMARK, Central Ontario FS is seeking individuals interested in agricultural roles. The position includes operating grain dryers, loading products, and ensuring quality through grading. The company prioritizes relationships and sustainability, offering training and leadership development opportunities.

Benefits

In-house training

Leadership development opportunities

Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• General knowledge to operate straightforward plant equipment.
• Understanding of electrical panels.
• Ability to follow safety rules and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate grain dryers and load/unload containers and products.
• Transfer, organize, and prepare goods for shipment.
• Grade grain, corn, and soybeans to ensure quality.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical panels

Conversational English

Ability to operate plant equipment

Job description

Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a great company to work for; large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel.

At Central Ontario FS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Looking for work? Interested in agriculture? Then we can’t wait to talk to you!

In this role you will:

• Operate grain dryers.
• Load and unload containers, materials and products on trucks, or trailers by hand or by forklift truck.
• Transfer goods, organize the products received and prepare goods for shipment.
• Receive grain, corn, and soybeans, and grade by sampling, testing, and weighing the product to ensure quality aligns with GROWMARK’s standards.
• Be available to work some overnight shifts until about mid-December.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• A general knowledge and skills required to safely operate straightforward plant equipment, and/or machinery.
• An understanding of electrical panels.
• Conversational English skills, with the ability to follow posted safety rules and safe operating procedures; write and make accurate reporting entries, comprehend simple instructions.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

• We value relationships and people first and foremost.

• We are a company that gives back to the community.
• We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources.
• We provide access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities.
• We ensure that employee health and wellness matters to us!

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT US

• Central Ontario FS is a retail division of GROWMARK, INC. serves local producers across Central and Southern Ontario. We provide leading-edge agronomic products & solutions, including precision ag services delivered by a skilled team of professionals.
• Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.