Job Description

SEASONAL SKID STEER OPERATOR

Work location - Truro, NS

Cavendish Agri Services supports farmers in growing healthy and productive crops. We have 7 manufacturing/retail locations serving Atlantic Canada. Our primary products include fertilizers, crop protectants and technical expertise.

Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the Seasonal Skid Steer Loader Operator will be a results-driven, self-starter who is always looking for opportunities for improvement, and has the ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment.

It is a SEASONAL position from the end of March to the beginning of June.

Work location - 38 Wade Rd, Truro, NS B2N 6S9

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to provide blended fertilizer for our customers
• Operate various pieces of equipment
• Conducts a thorough check of the equipment before and after operation on a daily basis.
• Performs loading operations of various materials using the equipment.
• Performs stockpiling operations of various materials as required by project operations.
• Carries and transports various materials using the equipment within the machine limit of the capacity.
• Ensures that the equipment is properly parked and shut-off on the designated location after operation.
• Assists in the basic preventive maintenance of the equipment.
• Ensures that no alterations/modifications of any kind are made on the equipment unless approved by PED Management.
• Reports any findings during checking or operating the equipment to the immediate superior for proper action.
• Follows established safety guidelines, procedures and safe equipment operation practices.
• Performs other related job/duties as may be assigned by the superior from time to time

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 55lbs (25kgs)
• Availability to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends
• Forklift, Loader and Skidsteer previous experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working in manufacturing or farm/fertilizer operations would be considered an asset.
• Class 3A license considered an asset
• Willingness to work at heights
• Ability to work independently and in a fast paced team environment
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Apply by:

• Submitting your application online
• Bring your resume to the branch at 38 Wade Road, Truro, B2N 6S9

•Please Note: Offer will be contingent on a clean criminal background check and drug screen.

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted .

•Cavendish Agri Services is committed to equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.•

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 6-8 weeks

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Where are you located?
• Are you legally entitled to work full-time in Canada? (You must hold a valid Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or work permit.)

Experience:

• Skid Steer/Loader: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person