Are you looking for a hands-on opportunity supporting local farms and farm families in your community to expand their participation in the agri-food value chain?
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. has an opportunity for a full-time elevator operator/truck driver to join our AGRIS team in Glencoe. As an operator/truck driver, you will assist in the delivery of agriculture innovation and services to the communities we serve and to enhance farmer-owners’ profitability across our AGRIS Co-operative market.
What will you be responsible for:
* Providing an exceptional customer experience at every interaction.
* The safe operation of assigned vehicles.
* Ensuring that all deliveries are made on schedule.
* Performing regular safety checks of the vehicle(s), keeping the truck clean, and ensuring that proper preventative maintenance and lubrication is carried out as required.
* Ensuring that safe loading and unloading techniques are followed and being able to load and unload trucks independently and operate electric pallet cart.
* Ensuring that all associated documentation, including shipping and receiving, is accurate and completed according to schedule.
* Performing other tasks associated with the handling of seed, fertilizer, grain, and other products handled by the co-operative.
* Being safety conscious and knowing steps and procedures required in case of an accident; following detailed procedures as stipulated.
* Maintaining current legislated and company required licenses, permits, etc.
* Having good knowledge of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, practicing safe driving techniques and maintaining a good driving record.
* Understanding and following company health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Requirements for this job:
* An agricultural background is preferred.
* Ability to work irregular hours.
* A valid DZ license is required.
* Applicants with mechanical knowledge will be preferred.
* Proven interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
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 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 is a 100 percent farmer-owned grain marketing and farm-input supply company that serves more than 1,000 farmer-owners across 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 Co-operative has branches located in Brigden, Chatham, Cottam, Glencoe, Leamington, McGregor, Muirkirk, Rochester, Stoney Point, Thamesville, Tupperville, and Wheatley.
Please forward your resume in confidence by April 30, 2024 to:
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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