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BORNHORST SEEDS LTD. is in need of Material Handler
NOC Code: 7452
Employment Terms: Permanent - Full Time
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.) Load and unload product by hand or by conveyor system
2.) Operate conveyors and loaders to load and unload product onto or off a truck
3.) Load railway cars for export
4.) Perform other material handling activities such as weighing, counting, sorting, packing and unpacking product
5.) Bag, sew and load product
6.) Operate legs and binning system to dump grain into the elevator system
7.) Transfer grain to correct storage area or onto the cleaner
8.) Operate grain cleaning equipment and monitor it to meet correct grain specifications for export
9.) Conduct monthly bag inventories
10.) Perform general housekeeping and maintenance to keep the warehouse tidy and clean
WORKING HOURS: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 7:00 or 8:00 AM 4:00 or 5:00 PM, 2 days off on weekend
WAGE/BENEFITS: $19.00/hour, Enrollment to company group health benefits after 3 months probation (50:50 employee/employer share)
WORK LOCATION: #1 Railway Avenue, St. Gregor, SK, Canada S0K 3X0
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1.) Education: Some secondary education is required
2.) Work Experience: Previous related experience would be an asset but not required ; On-the-job training will be provided
3.) Must be physical fit and be able to lift 50 lbs and above
4.) Must have good English communication skills with strong work ethic
5.) Must be able to work in a group or independently
6.) Driver's license is required
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Weigh materials and goods
- Store cargo and materials
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Pack and unpack goods
- Sort goods
- Maintain and organize inventory
Work Setting
- Railway
- Moving and storage company
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Work Site Environment
- At heights
- Dusty