Machine Operator - Pitt Meadows, Canada - PRT

PRT

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Pitt Meadows, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

Love what you do:

PRT operates a diverse network of 19 nurseries in Canada and the United States enabling us to grow a wide variety of high-quality container forest seedlings for all climatic and site conditions.

Annual production of 335 million seedlings makes PRT the largest producer of containerized forest seedlings in North America. We produce trees for customers from British Columbia to Ontario and Michigan to Alabama to Oregon.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Move pallets of inventory and keep records of inventory moved
Perform minor maintenance work
General labour duties
Maintain nursery roads and facilities as required
Off loading and Loading truck trailers
Perform physical labour pushing pallets of rolling stock to accessible areas for forklift transport.
Working with seeding and plant lifting lines supplying and moving material
Other projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Valid class 5 drivers license and a valid certification for operating various mobile equipment or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated adherence to safe work practice in a production/farm environment
Work requires precision, detail and an ability to perform in a high paced work environment
Ability to follow instructions, and communicate well with others
Must be able to lift 45 lbs. regularly and work under the elements of the outdoors
Experience in a shipping/receiving role will be considered an asset
Experience with Excavators, Skid Steers, Scissor lift and other elevated work platforms is considered an asset.

Additional Information

Compensation, Benefits & Workplace Culture:

Our PRT nurseries are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the "green" nature of our business and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.
We provide a supportive team structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
Starting wage $21 per hour with an increase to $21.50 per hour upon successful 3month performance review.

Location:

Situated in the beautiful lower mainland just a 45-minute drive east of downtown Vancouver.

Pitt Meadows is a greenery-laden, mountain-ringed community next to the Fraser River that offers a blend of authentic rural activities and urban amenities.

Catering to any interest; majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage throughout all four seasons make this a sought-out place to live.

About PRT:

PRT operates a diverse network of nurseries in Canada and the United States enabling us to grow a wide variety of high-quality container forest seedlings for all climatic and site conditions.

Annual production of over 335 million seedlings makes PRT the largest producer of containerized forest seedlings in North America. We produce trees for customers from British Columbia to Ontario and Wisconsin to California.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled
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To learn more about this great opportunity please contact us and/or submit your resume and cover letter Attention Nigel Taggart in confidence to through the career page of our website at; Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.

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- "To exist as a nation, to prosper as a state, to live as a people, we must have trees."_

― Theodore Roosevelt

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