Equipment Operator - Drayton, Canada - Growmark

Description

FS PARTNERS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a great company to work for, large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel.

At FS PARTNERS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Under the direction of the Branch Manager or Supervisor, the Operator 2 is the primary operator, driver, and applicator of specialized facility equipment. Familiar with most facets of the operation and capable of running most equipment inside and outside the plant with limited supervision.

May drive flotation/sprayers, delivery equipment, or forklifts, seasonally. Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance and/or security of equipment and machinery of moderate capital value, such as custom application equipment, an assigned motor vehicle; practicing non-aggressive defensive driving techniques in accordance with standards, regulations, and laws pertaining to transportation. Class "DZ" driver's license preferred. In addition, may perform preventative maintenance duties, warehouse duties, or work in processing areas as required. Customer contact varies depending on the location.

SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP

May on occasion be responsible for some supervision, delegation of tasks, and training other Operators on safe handling and operation of equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operates heavy equipment (i.e. spray applicator), in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize risk, injury, property damage, or loss of life.

Mixes and applies crop inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels. Records application data according to regulations and standards.

Drives and operates plant equipment and machinery, such as, bobcat, forklifts, and/or trucks safely which includes performing the required daily checks to minimize risks, injury, and property damage, inside and/or outside the facility as required.

Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes. Follows the preventative maintenance program and keeps truck clean to maintain professional appearance.

Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on trucks, trailers, or railcars by hand or by forklift truck.

Ensures the safe operation of equipment used in moving goods within the storage facility; also regularly cleans and maintains equipment and/or vehicles used in receiving and shipping and keeps the storage facilities clean, organized and presentable at all times in compliance with GROWMARK's Workplace Health & Safety; maintenance of equipment and/or vehicles includes: lubricating parts, checking fluid levels, refilling equipment tanks and replacing filters in order to improve performance.

Transports custom blended fertilizers, chemicals, seed, and various equipment and ensures all associated documentation, including bills of ladings, shipping tickets are accurate and completed according to schedule.

Ensures that product in storage meets quality standards and is stored and handled in a safe and organized manner.

Receives grain and grades by sampling, testing, and weighing the product to ensure quality aligns with GROWMARK's standards.

May be required to operate the drying equipment at the grain facility ensuring grain is dried to the proper moisture for that commodity, as well as ensures the proper storage and aeration required for all grain commodities is accurately followed.

Blends fertilizer, weighs tanks, assists in inventory pre-listing and physical counting, as required and creates blend sheet on daily production schedules for general fertilizer products, as well as pesticide combination products.

Ensures that proper vouchers are completed on all incoming goods and verifies the correctness of receipts against bills of lading or other records, checks for shortages, identifies damaged goods, etc.

Completes all assigned record-keeping duties, such as vehicle logs, records of sales, delivery information, and application records, in a timely manner.

Sets up material handling, blending, manufacturing, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products, such as fertilizer, chemicals, and/or grain, according to recommended rates and procedures.

Performs a combination of yard work such as mowing, trimming, watering lawns; maintaining flower beds; rakes and bags leaves; cleans grounds and removes litter; shovels snow from walks and driveways and spreads salt on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup; depending on location, performs daily dips of cardlocks.

May be required to weld machinery and other equipment, as necessary.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK Workplace Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures. Under the Occupational Health and Safety act (OHSA) employee must: use or wear any equipment, protective devices or clothing required by the employer; report any known workplace hazard to the employer or supervisor; report any known contravention of the Act or regulations to the employer or supervisor; not use or operate any equipment or work in a way that may endanger any worker.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of experience and training to provide the required knowledge and skills to safely operate transportation equipment. Supervisory experience is preferred in order to provide back-up leadership to all production personnel.

Requires, or the ability to obtain a current Ag Exterminator License, and Nutrient Technician License. Must also possess a valid driver's license; a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability.

Functional Competencies

Demonstrates safe driving techniques, with ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely and efficiently in adverse road, weather, and traffic conditions; demonstrated time management such as determining cost efficient routes, and time efficient scheduling of deliveries.

Demonstrates ability to read maps, bills of ladings, follow specific delivery directions and instructions, follow posted safety rules and safe operating procedures to insure proper techniques are performed; write and make accurate entries in daily driving log, comprehends simple instructions, and speak English sufficiently to converse with customers and other employees.

Demonstrates basic math skills, such as the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and understanding of basic computer skills as they relate to the position.

Proven ability to work independently, and in a team-oriented environment, and achieve results through others.

Understanding of basic computer skills as they relate to the custom application business.