Grain Elevator Operator

About Central Ontario FS

Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a dynamic company that offers a unique blend of career opportunities and personal growth. With a strong focus on agronomy, energy products, and grain marketing, we deliver innovative solutions to improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Grain Elevator Operator to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for unloading grain trucks and wagons, loading grain trucks outbound, and operating a computer system to identify load numbers, scale weights, and grades.

Key Responsibilities

• Unload grain trucks and wagons during harvest time
• Load grain trucks outbound for end user destinations
• Operate a computer system to identify load numbers, scale weights, and grades
• Scale trucks in and out using a computer system
• Drive and operate plant equipment and machinery, such as bobcats, forklifts, and/or trucks
• Transfer and organize goods
• Maintain and adjust equipment and machinery
• Perform general machine/motor/auger maintenance and repairs
• Maintain grain elevator, grounds, warehouse, and premises, including yard work
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment
• Receive grain and grade accordingly by sampling, testing, and weighing
• Operate automated system grain dryers
• Climb ladders and work at heights
• Complete monthly inventory checks of grain silos and record results
• Participate in silo cleanouts to sweep, shovel, grain vacuum the silo empty
• Provide excellent customer service to customers year-round
• Create staff schedules
• Train operational employees
• May have direct reports

Requirements

• Comfortable with computer/digital technology
• Understanding of electrical panels
• Physically fit to climb heights
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• General knowledge and skills required to safely operate plant equipment and machinery
• Full G driver's license
• Conversational English skills, with the ability to follow posted safety rules and safe operating procedures; write and make accurate reporting entries, comprehend simple instructions

About Us

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.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.