Elevator Operator | Agriculture - ESSEX AREA (Stoney Point)
Are you looking for a hands-on career opportunity supporting local farms and farm families in your community to expand their participation in the agri-food value chain?
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is looking for a full-time elevator operator to join our team in Stoney Point supporting our farm member owners across the Essex region. As part of the operations team, you will assist in delivering agriculture innovation and services in our communities to enhance farm owner profitability.
What will you be responsible for:
* Accept orders for products or services and initiate any actions required to effect timely delivery.
* Assist in monitoring inventory levels and ensure adequate supplies are on hand to support customer purchasing and advise supervisor of discrepancies as they occur. In consultation with the manager, complete inventory counts and replace inventory as required.
* Ensure that all associated documentation, including shipping and receiving, is accurate and completed according to schedule.
* Perform a variety of tasks to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
* Safely operate any assigned vehicle.
* Ensure that all deliveries are made on schedule.
* Follow safe loading/unloading techniques.
* Maintain current legislated/company required licenses, permits, etc.
* Have good knowledge of the highway traffic Act, practice safe driving techniques, and maintain a good driving record.
* Provide general labour and operate equipment safely and efficiently inside and/or outside the facility as required.
* Maintain good housekeeping in and about the facility and within assigned work area.
* Assist with the maintenance of equipment and/or vehicles as required.
* Perform other tasks associated with the handling of fertilizer and grain handled by the co-operative.
* Understand and follow company health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Requirements for this Job:
* Preference given to individuals with an understanding of the agriculture industry.
* Ability to work indoors and outdoors. Physical activity includes walking and climbing, loading/unloading trucks, inspecting equipment, driving, etc.
* Ability to work irregular hours.
* Work as required at any of the Essex County locations to support Farm Owner & Branch needs across the Essex Region.
* May have or be able to obtain various licenses, permits, and/or certificates as required (e.g., Pesticide and/or Professional Applicator designations).
If you are interested in a career in agriculture as part of an industry leader, developing innovative solutions and enhancing the profitability of our farmer-owners, we want to meet with you!
About AGRIS Co-operative Ltd.
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is a dynamic and successful farmer-owned co-operative that prides itself on providing quality agronomic and grain marketing solutions for our customers and farmer-owners. AGRIS is a leader in precision farming technology, seed, agronomy, and petroleum services.
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is a 100 percent farmer-owned grain marketing and farm-input supply company that serves more than 1,000 farmer owners in 14 locations in Essex, Kent, Elgin, Middlesex, and Lambton counties.
The co-operative is a partner of Great Lakes Grain, a grain merchandising company. AGRIS Co-operative is a member-owner of GROWMARK, Inc. and markets products and services under the FS banner.
AGRIS branches are located in Brigden, Chatham, Cottam, Dutton, Glencoe, Leamington, McGregor, Muirkirk, Rochester, Stoney Point, Thamesford, Thamesville, Tupperville, and Wheatley.
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.
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