Grain Plant Operator

Our client has a full-time permanent opportunity available for a Grain Plant Operator 

Responsible for tasks associated with receiving, processing, handling and shipping of specialty crops, as well as general labour in and around the facility.  

This position will also involve working afternoon, evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Unloading and receiving deliveries of pulses and specialty crops, including weighing and documentation

• Providing friendly service to farmers and truckers delivering pulses and specialty crops

• Taking samples of pulses and specialty crops for quality analysis

• Operating grain processing equipment including cleaning, handling, bagging and storing of pulses and specialty crops

• Creating scale tickets when receiving products

• Operating facility control systems

• Operating bagging equipment and handling up to 25 kg bags of pulses and/or specialty crops

• Preparing and loading export shipments in rail cars and containers

• Preparing shipping documentation and maintaining pulses/specialty crops samples

• Operating a forklift as needed

• Ensuring the facility is clean, including sweeping, brushing down equipment and vacuuming any residue

• Assisting in inventory reporting and product condition monitoring

Qualifications

• Experienced in grain handling

• Mechanical ability to operate and maintain grain processing equipment

• Able to handle bags (lifting, stacking) up to 25kg (~50lbs)

• Ability to work afternoon, night and weekend shifts

• Valid class 5 driver’s license

• Forklift licence and experience operating a forklift is an asset, or a willingness to be trained/certified

• Reliable transportation to and from the facilities

• Ability to work extended hours during busy season

Please email your resume recruit@lakesearchgroup.com