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    Kolk Farms Ltd

    Agriculture

    Seed Plant Operator - Night Shift

    Iron Springs, CanadaOn-SiteFull-time$25 – $32 / hourPosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    K3 Seeds is actively seeking a qualified Seed Plant Operator - Night Shift to join our team!

    Work Location: Iron Springs, Alberta

    About the Company

    K3 Seeds is a customer-focused venture of Kolk Farms. The facilities and team you have gotten to know are continuing to operate with a renewed focus on the future. K3 Seeds is a certified seed retailer that offers a wide selection of Wheat, Barley, Rye, and Canola with some of the best genetics around. We look forward to continuing to deliver products and expertise that will benefit the beef, dairy, and hog industries in Western Canada. K3 Seeds is committed to providing a high standard of service to the Agricultural community. At K3 Seeds it’s about more than just selling seed; we offer cleaning of all crop types in our state-of-the-art seed cleaning plant. Our focus has been and will continue to be putting the customers’ needs first. We believe that our experience across the agricultural spectrum allows us to provide the advice and products our customers need to maximize their growth potential.

    Key Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

    • General equipment maintenance and maintenance planning
    • Knowledge of various grains and pulses
    • Monitoring cleaning equipment and facilities
    • Adjusting machinery settings to maximize cleaning efficiency
    • Operate forklifts, grain augers, tractors, trucks, etc
    • Interaction with retail clients and truckers
    • Loading and unloading customer trucks
    • Maintaining records of incoming products and throughput
    • Sample grading during processing and cleaning for quality control
    • Plant and yard clean up as required
    • Assist other plan personnel as needed
    • Seed treating and packaging
    • Must be able to work independently

    Skills and Qualifications:

    • Prior Seed Plant, Feed Mill or grain handling experience required. 
    • Class 5 Driver's License required; Class 3 or Class 1 considered an asset
    • Ability to operate warehouse equipment
    • Thorough understanding of seed handling, packaging, and treatment process
    • Ability to lift and carry heavy items (over 50lbs) on a regular basis
    • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

    Benefits:

    • Dental care
    • Disability insurance
    • Extended health care
    • Life insurance
    • RRSP match
    • Partially Subsidized Counselling 
    • Employee Referral Incentive

    Wage:

    $25.00–$32.00/hour, negotiable based on experience, plus a $2.00/hour night-shift premium for night-shift hours worked.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Kolk Farms Ltd

    Kolk Farms Ltd is a Canadian agricultural company.

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