Facility Assistant III

Facility Assistant III – Grain

 

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 Facility Assistant III in Hamlin, SK. 

Work and grow with a family-owned company.

Join our team with Purpose & History! 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.

Benefits

Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:  

• Learning and Development Programs
• Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Program
• Company Events

Your Role

As Facility Assistant III, you will be responsible for assisting in the overall operation of the facility and achievement of production targets, while demonstrating an exceptionally high level of customer service and providing leadership to other Facility Assistants. This position is responsible for monitoring safe operating procedures and maintaining the corresponding documentation.

Day to Day

• Contributing to the movement of grain by loading/unloading shipments
• Assisting the Operations Manager in mentoring and educating Facility Assistants in grading, inventory management and safety practices
• Exercising competency in grading canola, wheat, oats and barley
• Binning and blending of all incoming grain
• Performing exceptional customer service duties
• Regular facility maintenance & housekeeping
• Blending fertilizer
• Commitment to maintaining a safe & compliant working environment.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in the operation of a grain elevator
• Experience as a team lead/supervisor
• Through knowledge and understanding of the grain industry, including grading factors and elevator equipment
• Trained in Health & Safety procedures and a champion for safe work environment
• Aptitude for maintenance and repair of grain elevator equipment
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work within environment subject to dust and allergens and lift heavy materials repeatedly (up to 50 lbs)
• Flexible work schedule
• Post-Secondary education preferably in agriculture or business

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.