Facility Assistant I
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- Bow Island, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We are one team.
- We lead the way.
- We do what’s right.
- Operate grain and special crops processing equipment, including binning, cleaning, drying, blending, and storing product to meet quality and shipping specifications.
- Document and communicate bin mixes, collect samples, and support product quality testing.
- Prepare, weigh, and load railcars and trucks, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to shipping requirements.
- Receive incoming product, record quality and conditions, document damages or shortages, and conduct regular inventory checks and reconciliations, referring issues to Facility Assistant II as needed.
- Assist in evaluating grades, dockage, and moisture content of grains, oilseeds, and special crops under direct supervision.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on grain and special crops processing equipment, and service equipment used for product movement.
- Maintain facility cleanliness, ensuring grounds remain tidy, free of hazards, and compliant with EH&S and ISO guidelines.
- Provide general operational support and perform other duties as required to ensure smooth facility operations.
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Prior experience in grain and/or special crops is considered an asset.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with customers and colleagues.
- Mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining grain processing and farm supply equipment.
- A valid driver’s license may be required.
- Physical ability to perform job duties in a grain or special crops facility, including good eyesight and color perception.
- Learning through on-the-job training
- An opportunity to grow a career where you live
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Short-Term Incentive Plan offering additional earning potential in the form of an annual bonus
- Future security through a Retirement Savings Plan