Operator/General Labour (Seasonal) - Central Ontario FS - Ayr, ON

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

If you love working with your hands and are interested in agriculture, then we can’t wait to talk to you!

In this role you will:

• Operate straightforward equipment and/or machinery and complete general labour duties.
• 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.
• Blend fertilizer.
• You may receive grain, and grade by sampling, testing, and weighing the product to ensure quality aligns with GROWMARK’s standards.
• Remove snow in winter months.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• A general knowledge and skills required to safely operate straightforward plant equipment, and/or machinery.
• A valid driver’s license, with a clean record. DZ license is an asset.
• Ability to lift 55lbs.
• Ability to operate skid steer, loader, and/or bob cat.
• Ability to read maps, bills of ladings, follow specific delivery directions and instructions, follow posted safety rules and safe operating procedures to ensure proper techniques are performed; write and make accurate entries in daily driving log, comprehend simple instructions.
• Conversational English skills.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
• Desire to grow with the company. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to learn the agricultural business and grow in their career.
• Willingness to work extra hours in the spring planting and fall harvesting seasons.

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!
• We offer a robust benefits package including generous RRSP programs and Paid Time Off, including paid Volunteer time (Full-Time only)

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, as well as a variety of fuel and energy solutions.

• Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.