General Labourer

**Position Title: General Labourer - Shipping**
**Division: AGI Oak Bluff**
**Location: 140 Parkland Road, Oak Bluff, MB R4G 0A5**

**About AGI**

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 4,200 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

**The Opportunity**
We are actively seeking a General Labourer to join our team Shipping department in Oak Bluff. In this role, you will ensure that material is loaded onto outgoing trucks using different tools and techniques to secure the loads safely and will prepare items for shipping and/or storage. You will conduct visual inspections to ensure that imperfections are flagged and addressed with your supervisor and will be responsible for moving stock and inventory to fulfill orders using equipment including but not limited to pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes.

**Responsibilities**
- Complete tasks while adhering to Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Building of custom crates and packaging for AGI components and prepare them for shipping
- Use of heavy equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts to load trucks and move equipment to and from shipping area, paint area, and yard storage
- Drive company vehicles and trucks
- Ensure material is placed on appropriate pallets/crates and secured for shipment
- Read, understand, and follow work instructions and work with the Shipper, Logistics Coordinator, and other team members to resolve concerns
- Use of hand tools including, but not limited to saws, strapping tools and other sorted hand tools to accomplish tasks
- Visual inspections and report of any visible imperfections (bolts, touch ups, irregularities etc.)
- Label and tag equipment as directed
- Ensure equipment and tools are in good working condition within the area, reporting maintenance services when required
- Ability to follow and meet instructions
- Maintain and clean shipping area as well the yard storage locations
- Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement
- Other duties as assigned (yard arrangements, paint touch ups, unloading receiving trucks etc.)
- Some overtime may be required

**What We Offer**
- Competitive hourly compensation
- $1000 hiring bonus upon successful completion of probationary period
- Day shift: Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Safety Gear Reimbursement
- Employee Bonus Program
- On the job training and advancement opportunities
- Great company and team culture
- Health, Dental Benefits and Life Insurance
- RRSP/DPSP matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan with match
- Short/Long term disability

**What We Are Looking For**
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- 1-2 years of shipping experience is preferred
- Previous experience operating a forklift would be considered an asset
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- High level of English reading, writing, and comprehension skills
- Ability to work in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, company rules, policies and procedures
- Previous experience with 5S and Lean Manufacturing would be considered an asset
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs
- Have a valid driver’s license

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.