Fertilizer Terminal Operator - Brandon, Canada - Federated Co-operatives Limited

Federated Co-operatives Limited

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Brandon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Fertilizer Terminal Operator on a casual basis on our Ag Solutions team. This position requires on-site work and is based in Brandon, MB.

Are you passionate about working in the agriculture industry? Do you enjoy working hands on with machinery? If so, this opportunity could be for you

What you'll do:

Assist in the daytoday operations of the Fertilizer Terminal.
Monitor and operate the terminal equipment to load/unload product.
Perform general housekeeping operations in buildings and terminal grounds.
Monitor and manage quality controls (e.g., oiling dusty product), screen outbound and inbound, run conditioners, and clean/maintain equipment and work floors.
Participate in safety meetings, plant inspections, and task observations.
Maintain clean shipping and receiving area to prevent contamination of fertilizer products and ensure full compliance with safety procedures and personal protective equipment.

Who you'll work with:

The Team:
You will work closely with 3 other Fertilizer Terminal Operators and report into the Fertilizer Terminal Supervisor. This team strives to cultivate a culture that is trusting, supportive, and easy to get along with.

The Customers:

You will demonstrate customer focus while supporting Saskatchewan local Co-ops, local farms, and directly dealing with carriers which distribute our product.

Why it matters:

Our Agro team helps to feed and grow Western Canadian communities by sourcing and distributing products and services to local Co-ops in the feed, crop supplies and fertilizer business.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Production, Trades and Maintenance and:

Have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Experience working with mobile equipment and/or agriculture operations is an asset.
Have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
Have a valid driver's license, are comfortable climbing heights, and able to work around dust.
Have excellent communication and people skills, a mechanical aptitude of terminal maintenance and repair, and knowledge of fertilizer agriculture products.
Mobile equipment certifications and first aid training are an asset.

What we offer:

As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete a substance test, criminal record check and provide a drivers abstract in accordance with FCL policies.