Lead Grain Elevator Operator

Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a growing and progressive, multi-service agricultural business, operating18 locations that specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing throughout southwestern and central Ontario. We’re currently looking for professional, courteous, knowledgeable and self-motivated individuals to join our team.   

In this role you will:

• Unload grain trucks and wagons into the elevator during harvest time
• Load grain trucks outbound for end user destinations
• Operate a computer to identify load numbers, scale weights, grades and other paperwork
• Scale trucks in and out using a computer system
• Drive and operate straightforward plant equipment and machinery, such as bobcats, forklifts, and/or trucks 
• Transfer and organize goods
• Maintain and adjust straightforward equipment and/or machinery 
• Perform general machine/ motor/ auger maintenance and repairs
• Maintain grain elevator, grounds, warehouse and premises, including yard work 
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment
• Receive grain and grade accordingly by sampling, testing, and weighing 
• Operate automated system grain dryers
• Climb ladders and work at heights 
• Complete monthly inventory checks of grain silos and record results
• Participate in silo cleanouts to sweep, shovel, grain vacuum the silo empty
• Provide excellent customer service to the customers year round
• Creates staff schedules
• Trains operational employees 
• May have direct reports

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Comfortable with computer/digital technology
• An understanding of electrical panels
• Physically fit to climb heights
• Ability to lift 50lbs 
• A general knowledge and skills required to safely operate straightforward plant equipment, and/or machinery
• Full G driver's license 
• Conversational English skills, with the ability to follow posted safety rules and safe operating procedures; write and make accurate reporting entries, comprehend simple instructions