Seed Plant Operator - Sarnia, Canada - Parkland Farms

Description

Job purpose

The focus of the seed plant operator is to produce high-quality pedigree seed which meets the expectations of Parkland Farm's customers.

A seed plant labourer should aim to be cross-trained in all duties pertaining to seed plant operations and warehousing.


Duties and responsibilities

• Soybean seed packaging into bags, totes, and bulk.
• Operate and adjust seed cleaning equipment
• Loading and unloading trucks of packaged seed
• Loading and unloading trucks of raw and cleaned bulk soybeans
• Moving/Operating augers
• Forklift operation for warehousing and various activities
• Unloading and loading wagons
• Executing ISO checks and maintaining applicable records
• Unloading/Loading grain bins
• Mixing seed treatment and treating soybean seed
• Assist in retail soybeans and corn shipments
• Loading and unloading corn and soybean planters in the spring as needed
• General maintenance of seed plant equipment
• Off season duties include yard cleanup, maintenance, assisting in farming operations
• Report offspec product to plant foreman
• Sampling soybean seed and recording quality, and seed count information
• Maintain a safe working environment

Work duties may change daily based on the needs of the operation


Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License Required
• Forklift experience is an asset
• AZ license is an asset but not necessary
• Experience with farm equipment an asset but not necessary

Working conditions

• Must be comfortable with heights
• Exposure to grain dust
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Full-time employees at Parkland Farms are eligible for a competitive benefits plan and RRSP - defined contribution savings plan.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime

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