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