Tractor Operator

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Seasonal Tractor Operator in Elma, Manitoba! In this role, you'll operate heavy machinery, including tractors with vacuum harvesters, while ensuring safety and quality in operations. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion, with extensive training and onboarding provided. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment. If you're mechanically inclined and enjoy working outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

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 with vacuum harvesters.
• Perform routine maintenance and ensure equipment is operational.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

Minimum age of 18

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

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

LOCATIONS

Elma Bog / Elma Manitoba

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 minimum 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