Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator

Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a leading agricultural services company that offers a range of products and solutions to local producers in Central and Southern Ontario. We are committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Grain Elevator Operator to join our team. As a Grain Elevator Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining our grain elevators, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of grain and other agricultural products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unload grain trucks and wagons into the elevator during harvest time
• Load grain trucks outbound for end user destinations
• Operate a computer to identify load numbers, scale weights, grades and other paperwork
• Scale trucks in and out using a computer system
• Drive and operate straightforward plant equipment and machinery, such as bobcats, forklifts, and/or trucks
• Transfer and organize goods
• Maintain and adjust straightforward equipment and/or 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 the customers year round

Requirements:

• Comfortable with computer/digital technology
• An understanding of electrical panels
• Physically fit to climb heights
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• A general knowledge and skills required to safely operate straightforward plant equipment, and/or 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 are a company that values relationships and people first and foremost. We are committed to giving back to the community and emphasizing sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources. We provide access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities, and we ensure that employee health and wellness matters to us

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.