Tractor Operator

Sun Gro Horticulture; Anola; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Seasonal Tractor Operator to join their team in Manitoba. In this role, you will operate heavy machinery, including tractors with vacuum harvesters, while ensuring safety and quality in operations. The company values quality, integrity, and trustworthiness, making it a great place for individuals who share these values. This position offers competitive pay and the chance to be part of a growing organization that emphasizes diversity and inclusion. If you have mechanical skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Diversity and Inclusion focus

Extensive training and onboarding

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to work flexible hours.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery such as tractors and perform routine maintenance.
• Ensure equipment is operational through preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Tractor

Vacuum harvester

Harrows

Job description

Tractor Operator

Sun Gro Horticulture Ltd. is the leading supplier of superior quality peat moss, peat-based and bark-based Horticultural Growing Products to North American professional and retail markets. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

JOB SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Seasonal Tractor Operator at our Manitoba sites. The primary function of this role is to operate a tractor, perform maintenance, and conduct routine operational tasks. Reporting to the Bog Manager, the role will maintain safety and quality by ensuring the operation of equipment.

Please note: The Peat Tractor Operator is a weather permitting position.

LOCATIONS

South Julius / 33 Km’s East of Anola Manitoba off HWY 15

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

1. Competitive salary starting Rate: $21.03 an hour
2. The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion
3. Extensive training and onboarding

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE:

1. Operating heavy machinery such as a tractor with a vacuum harvester or harrows
2. Ensuring that machinery, equipment and tools are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance (i.e., greasing tractor) and cleaning the machinery and equipment.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

1. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
2. Ability to work as a part of a small team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
3. Mechanical aptitude
4. Able to work flexible hours including weekends

Terms of Employment:

1. Unionized position