Job Description

Are you looking for a hands-on opportunity supporting local farms and farm families in your community to expand their participation in the Agri-Food Value Chain?

AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is looking for a seasonal operator 2 / truck driver to join our Chatham team. As a Truck Driver, you will assist in the delivering of agriculture innovation and services in our communities to enhance farm owner profitability.

What will you be responsible for:

• The safe operations of an assigned vehicle.
• Ensures that all deliveries are made on schedule.
• Provide exceptional experiences at every interaction.
• Perform regular safety checks of the vehicle(s), keep the truck clean, and ensure that proper preventative maintenance and lubrication is carried out as required.
• Ensures that safe loading/unloading techniques are followed.
• Maintains truck/associated equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition.
• Safety conscious; know steps and procedures required in case of an accident; follows detailed procedures as stipulated.
• Maintains current legislated/Company required licenses, permits, etc.
• Has good knowledge of the highway traffic Act, practices safe driving techniques and maintains a good driving record.
• Understands and follows company health & safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Requirements for this Job:

• an agricultural background.
• ability to work irregular hours.
• A valid AZ, DZ license.
• Proven interpersonal, organizational and planning skills.

If you are interested in a Career in Agriculture as part of an industry leader, developing innovative solutions and enhancing the profitability of our members, we want to meet with you!

About AGRIS Co-operative Ltd.

AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is a dynamic and successful farmer owned Co-operative that prides itself on providing quality agronomic and grain marketing solutions for our customer/owners. We are a leader in precision farming technology, seed, and agronomy and petroleum services.

AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is a 100 per-cent farmer-owned grain marketing and farm-input supply company that serves more than 1,000 farmer owners in 14 locations in Essex, Kent, Elgin, Middlesex and Lambton Counties. It is a leader in precision farming technology, seed, agronomy and petroleum services.

The co-operative is a partner of Great Lakes Grain, a grain merchandising company. AGRIS Co-operative is a member-owner of GROWMARK, Inc. and markets products and services under the FS banner.

We have branches located in Brigden, Chatham, Cottam, Dutton, Glencoe, Leamington, McGregor, Muirkirk, Rochester, Stoney Point, Thamesford, Thamesville, Tupperville and Wheatley

Please forward your resume in confidence by May 30, 2023.

AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply however only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3-6 months

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chatham-Kent, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Agricultural: 1 year (preferred)
• Canadian truck driving: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• DZ drivers license with clean abstract (required)

Work Location: One location

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