Hensall Co-op is seeking a dynamic individual to become an integral member of our Aylmer team! The Lead Hand is responsible for overseeing and partaking in general elevator and yard operations, with a portion of the time operating agricultural equipment for fertilizer and chemical application. This position will require a high degree of customer relations to service the needs of HC customers and members.
What Hensall Co-op has to offer:
- Competitive Annual Salary
- Group Benefits plan
- Pension Plan matched by Hensall
- Social Events
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Daily operational functions of the facility in whichever area as assigned by Location Manager, which may include driving into London to meet operational requirements
- Crop input procedures, including fertilizer blending and seed delivery from the location to farms
- Supervise and direct work activities of drivers and Operations staff on location
- Accurate grading of both Food Grade and Commercial Grain samples
- Maintain & repair equipment according to maintenance schedule, policies and procedures
- Communicate with Location Manager to ensure that all customer needs are met
- Organize inventory control by verifying shipments, completing documentation, and producing inventory counts when needed
- General yard maintenance to ensure all areas are always kept clean and safe both inside and out, operating/adjusting/cleaning equipment as needed
- Respond to incoming/outgoing loads daily and verify and maintain records of grain movements into and out of the facility
- Load and unload products with forklift and other equipment
- Ensure that all products meet quality standards and complete all required paperwork
- Operate all equipment associated with the elevator process, including conveyors, scales, etc.
- Ensure accurate information of scale weights and transactions are recorded daily
- Safe operation of fertilizer, sprayer, and custom application equipment to blend, load and apply material to fields
- Maintain records of application, field conditions, and daily trip and safety inspection sheets
- Deliver fertilizer to customers on location
- Understand and follow all HC Health and Safety policies and procedures
- All other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Must have a valid G driver’s license
- Valid DZ or AZ License
- Ability to operate 5 ton loaders and forklifts
- Knowledge of and experience driving RoGator, TerraGator, or other Application equipment
- Professional Applicator’s License or willingness to obtain
- Ontario Pesticide Exterminator License or willingness to obtain
- Nutrient Management Applicator’s License or willingness to obtain
- Must be available to work some overtime and on call shifts, including evenings and weekends to meet seasonal requirements and customer demands
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Post-Secondary education in an agricultural related program is an asset
- 5+ years of experience in the Agri-retail business
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
