General Labourer

Parrish & Heimbecker

Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a General Labourer based in Goderich, Ontario.

Work and grow with a family-owned company.

P&H’s roots go back over 115 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.

With over 80 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.

Your Role

As the General Labourer, the successful candidate will support the team in organizing grain loading to maximize terminal efficiency and profitability. The position will require the safe operation of equipment for receiving and shipping food quality grain, adhering to quality control procedures, inventory control and plant maintenance.

Day to Day

Assist in loading/unloading of trucks/vessels/railcars and follow loading instructions and forms.
Assign commodities to storage locations in operating system; retain processing and shipping samples for customers.
Assist with maintenance and cleaning of facility.
Contribute to general elevator operations.
Provide excellent customer service and abide by shipping schedule.
Identify and troubleshoot problems with equipment and machinery.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a general labour role, specifically in agriculture and/or terminal or marine operations is a plus.
Grain handling and storage knowledge is an asset.
Valid G driver’s license.
Proficient in basic computer operations, with the ability to quickly adapt to new software.
Ability to lift heavy materials repeatedly (up to 50lbs) and work in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends if required.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.