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Louis Dreyfus Commodities is a leading merchandiser and trader in the international commodities market. We are currently recruiting for a General Labourer involving shift work at our Canola Crushing Plant in Yorkton, SK. This position will be on a temporary/contract basis with varied hours and days.
The successful candidate should have their Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, have a valid Canadian work permit, be on time & reliable, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and have their own Steel Toed Work Boots. The individual must be able to work on his/her own, in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Must be in good physical condition and able to do manual labor including lifting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must possess excellent housekeeping habits keeping the assigned work area clean at all times.
General maintenance of facility including sweeping, shoveling and snow removal.
Have a conscious commitment to Safety in the Workplace for himself and his co-workers.
Monitor all employees and visitors into facility.
Develop and maintain a professional relation with employees and visitors and ensure appropriate courtesy to everyone.
Monitor all entrances and exits to ensure prevention of unapproved entry into facility.
Ensure optimal levels of communication with clients and visitors and provide all required information.
Prepare and maintain logs for all facility entry and exit of employees, guests & clients
Other miscellaneous duties will also apply to this position.
We appreciate the interest in this position by all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Perform other labouring and elemental activities
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Work Site Environment
- Odours
- Dusty