Loader Operator

2 weeks ago

Kingsville, Ontario, Canada Highline Mushrooms Full time

Highline Core Values include:

We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.

Position Summary:

Phase I Compost is the important first step in the mushroom growing process, creating the compost - the living soil that contains the nutritional elements necessary to grow mushrooms. Loader Operators utilize specialized farm equipment to mix the raw ingredients together that the mushrooms will eventually grow in.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operates and maintains farm machinery and equipment including, but not limited to Front End Loaders
  • Ensures daily maintenance of fluid levels and cleaning of equipment
  • Dips wheat straw bales in recycled water and then stacks them to sit for 6-7 days to heat up and soften the straw
  • Puts straw through the bale break line
  • Ensures addition of DPW (chicken manure) and water and then puts the mixture into a Bunker
  • Responsible for flipping the compost every 3-4 days into another bunker, mixing and adding more water
  • Washing/cleaning and proper maintenance of all Wharf equipment and premises
  • Maintains strict hygiene at all times
  • Operating dump trucks to dispose of stems and spent compost
  • Driving wagons to move compost to filling rooms, as needed
  • Performs any other duties that may be assigned as required

Qualifications:

  • Must be eligible to work in Canada
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Must have 3 years of experience operating a loader
  • Loader Certificate is an asset
  • Prior experience or training in the operation of heavy equipment

Training:

  • Onsite certification is provided

Earnings & Benefits:

  • Overtime
  • Extended Health & Dental and Vision for Associates and their eligible family members
  • Life insurance and Dependent Life Insurance, STD
  • Paid Vacation time
  • Safety shoe reimbursement
  • Discounts on Gym Membership, Cell Phone, Insurance and of mushrooms

Location of Work:

  • 2646 Division Rd. N, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5
  • 506 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

How to Apply:

  • Through Indeed.

Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.

HPLE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.24 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Experience:

  • Loader: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person