Operator

About Sylvite:

Sylvite, as Canada’s largest independently owned fertilizer supplier, delivers competitive solutions in the agriculture supply chain. Our services encompass full-service Ag retail, specialized fertilizers, industrial material sourcing and handling, as well as a robust transportation, warehousing, and logistics division. We strive to ensure a seamless product flow, effectively linking agricultural production with efficient distribution.

Job Responsibilities:

Primary Function:

• Responsible for supporting the operations of the branch/terminal in bulk receiving, handling and shipping crop input products.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of plant functions (filling, stacking, bulk loading, production support, and fork truck operations).

Site Operations:

• Receive trucks (or railcars and vessels where applicable) of fertilizer, seeds, chemicals or other products.
• Maintain professionalism and a customer service attitude towards customers or truck drivers when delivering or picking up products at the branch.
• Apply fertilizer to Sylvite customers as directed by the customer and sales team.
• Make fertilizer blends as directed by the sales team for customer pick-ups or deliveries.
• Assist operators in the blending for and loading of outbound trucks.
• Deliver fertilizer or assist custom applications.
• Perform routine maintenance on loading and blending equipment.
• Package fertilizer or other dry products as required.
• Load packaged products with a forklift as required.
• Perform routine clean up and maintenance of the site.
• All PPE must be worn as required & prescribed.
• All near miss, incidents, accidents & injuries must be reported to the Plant Supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Delivery/Pickup of Loads:

• Arrive at customer location at a specified time.
• Load and unload packaged products with forklift onto or off of trucks.
• Maintain professionalism and a customer service attitude towards customers or truck drivers when delivering or picking up products at the branch.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum Class G License
• DZ license preferred
• WHMIS Training an asset
• Forklift certificate an asset

Why Choose Sylvite?

• Established company with a solid reputation and stable customer base provides reliable and consistent employment for our team members.
• Focus on work-life balance and a working environment that values your well-being and emphasizes safety.
• Paid time off.
• Casual dress code.
• Training and development opportunities.