Mill Man / Feed Truck Driver / Operator

Thornloe, ON

JOB TYPE
Full-Time Permanent Position with 3 months' probation

SALARY
$20.81/hr starting wage

TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume to [email protected]. We thank you for your interest in this position but please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Accountability

Reporting to the Mill or Location manager, the Mill Man /Feed Truck Driver/Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of feed truck.The incumbent will also be responsible for numerous duties including customer service, operating grain handling equipment, fertilizer blending and delivery equipment and crop spraying equipment. He/she will be expected to work extended hours during seeding and harvesting season.

Nature and scope: The incumbent will also load and unload feed trucks as well as drive the feed delivery truck, grease and oil machinery and perform other general duties in the mill /warehouse /Grain Elevator as required.

Job Duties

Performs regular maintenance on equipment as directed.
Loads, unloads trucks and cars, bags off feed; checks weights, etc...
Performs general housekeeping duties in the mill and warehouse.
Take payments from farmers, when required
Maintains truck associated equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition.
Must be safety conscious; know steps and procedures required in case of an accident.
Maintains current legislated and Company required licenses, certificates and permits.
Has good knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act, practices safe driving techniques and maintains a good driving record.
Reports any convictions under the Highway Traffic Act.
Maintains good relations with farmers and customers.
Required to assist in bag production (filling, sewing & stacking of bags) and other duties to assist co-workers and customers at counter.
Be aware of steps and procedures required in case of accidents involving hazardous products and follow procedures as stipulated
Promote Co-opérative Régionale’s products, services and philosophy

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Experience

Grade 12 required
Clean Driver’s Abstract
Valid DZ License
Over two (2) years’ experience in the agriculture sector would be considered an asset
Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
High level of personal integrity
Strong work ethic
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Confident, consistent decisive personality
Must be able to work with little supervision
Good knowledge of the Highway Traffic
Knowledge of the Co-op’s organization, policies and principles

Work Conditions

Physical activity required
Travel required
Work in excessive heat in the summer
Work in changing weather and hazardous driving conditions in the winter
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
Deadlines and irregular hours of work
Weekend work required, on occasion
Exposure to dusty environment

What we offer

Clothing allowance
Pension
Health Benefits