Job Description

IMPERIAL SEED is a growing Manitoba based Forage and Turf Seed company. We are currently inviting resumes for our Evening shift (3:30pm-12am) in our warehouse.

••Please note we are closed from Dec 20th at noon until Jan 2nd. Applications will not be reviewed during that period of time.

The base wage is $17.50 with a .50 evening shift premium and there is a .50 raise after our 3 month probationary period. We offer 6% vacation pay (equaling 3 weeks for a full time employee) as well as the accrual of up to 6 sick days per year . 100% Employer paid benefits after 6 months (excluding long term disability). We also have a generous RRSP program that employees are welcome to participate in after 1 year of employment.

No bus access. Those without a license or own transportation will not be considered at this time.

Please only apply if you are already located in Manitoba. Applications from other provinces will not be considered.

Working Environment;

• Warehouse setting, must be able to cope with dust arising through processing.
• Warehouse is not climate controlled. Temperature changes with the weather.
• Steel toe boots (employee provides) are required. Dust masks are provided and highly encouraged.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to;

• Using machinery to package seed according to specifications set out by the Supervisor (average bag size 50-55lbs)
• Dumping seed, and replenishment of production line supplies
• Cleaning and conducting change-over of processing equipment
• Manually stacking product on pallets (lifting up to 55lbs repeatedly), and preparing for shipping or storage. Correctly labelling product and wrapping to ensure stability are also essential.
• Assist with yard and warehouse organization and housekeeping
• Tag Product: either with general tags or certified tags. This also involves the responsibility of keeping track of all certified tags in the back.
• Gather Orders: gather product and stack on a shipping pallet, record lot numbers, and wrap pallet for final shipping.
• Blend Product: to follow blend sheet instructions to create a cohesive final product as directed by Supervisor.
• Once certified, employee will be required to operate a forklift.

Requirements

• Motivated with a positive working attitude and able to work as a team.
• Takes direction well and clarifies when needed to ensure quality of final product.
• Able to work extended hours and weekends as seasonally required.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 55lbs repeatedly.
• Must be proficient in both spoken and written English.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have your own transportation? No Bus access to our location.

Work Location: In person