Fertilizer Tower Operator

**Overview**

Lakeside Grain & Feed Limited is a joint venture partner with The Agronomy Company of Canada and is a leading supplier of crop input products for producers across Ontario. The group at Lakeside Grain & Feed Limited is looking for a self-driven and eager individual to join our growing team as a Fertilizer Tower Operator.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide prompt, efficient, and professional service to customers
- Loads/unloads fertilizer warehouse, tanks, trucks, and spreaders with dry fertilizer
- Blends fertilizer by operating dry blending equipment & computer software systems
- Assists in maintaining equipment to ensure its in good working order
- Performs minor repairs on equipment, facility, yard, and assists in preventative maintenance
- Maintains cleanliness of work area, warehouse, and yard
- Assist customers with product pickup & loading
- Oversee computerized blending of fertilizer

**Technical Skills**
- Is openminded and reacts positively/productively to change; willingly takes on new challenges
- Willingness to work flexible hours as required during the season
- Extended periods of sitting, standing, and operating loader
- Willingness to learn equipment operation & program software
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Effective time management skills & ability to multitask
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions

**Qualifications**
- Valid G driver’s license (DZ an asset)
- Clean driving record
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain
- Good mechanical skills
- Farm or equipment operation background preferred, but not required
- Ability to work in a team environment; is cooperative with other team members and shows willingness to assist or train others
- Ability to be a self-starter; high level of initiative
- Ability to work in fast paced demanding environment
- Ability to work from heights & participate in certification training

**Benefits**
- Competitive wage
- Overtime
- Benefits (after 90 probation period)
- Paid vacation

**Schedule**
- Day shift
- Weekends (seasonal)
- Overtime

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-02-06