Job Description

Hourly rate starting at: $26.67 per hour + Salary increases provided in the collective agreement and premium

Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work schedules are: 8am to 4pm (day shift) 4pm to 12am (evening shift) or 12am to 8am (night shift)

**Candidates must be adaptable to flexible work hours including evening and night shifts

Job location: 47 Minas Warehouse Road, New Minas, NS

CHALLENGES WE OFFER

Working at our New Minas Feed Mill, this position could involve various tasks including:

• Learn proper operating techniques for all production and storage operations and related instructions and follow HACCP protocol;
• Mix and/or weigh product;
• Operate bulk receiving, grain processing, mixing and pelletizing equipment;
• Operate farm tractors, skid loader, forklifts and other machinery in a safe and responsible manner;
• Maintain accurate records when filling hammers, mixers, pelletizers, bench, warehouse and other activities that require records;
• Work and operate equipment safely and efficiently;
• Keep designated operating areas clean;
• Perform any other duties assigned to the operation;
• Load and unload feed trucks as required on site;

YOUR ADVANTAGES

• Permanent, full time position;
• Starting at $26.67 per hour;
• Evening and night shifts premium.
• Salary increases provided in the collective agreement;
• All PPE equipment provided;
• Safety Boot Allowance yearly;
• Benefit plan and pension plan provided.

YOU FIT THE FOLLOWING PROFILE

• Be physically able to repeatedly lift 25 kgs;
• Preferably have forklift experience;
• Have basic computer skills;
• Have general knowledge of safe work practices and safe lifting methods;
• Be comfortable working with heights (ladders with safety railings);
• Be able to work in a dusty environment;
• Be able to work the same shift for extended periods of time and change shifts on short notice;
• Be available to work overtime, sometimes on short notice;
• Enjoy teamwork.