Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a great company to work for, large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel.
At Central Ontario FS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Do you live for variety? This job may be what you’re craving.
The Dispatch & Operations Support coordinates daily operations, resources, and personnel to ensure the smooth execution of branch operations and services. This role is a blend of administrative and hands-on operational duties.
Here are some of the key duties:
Communicates with and advises customers on use and application of products sold.
Arranges work schedules, dispatches and coordinates application and delivery equipment ensuring least cost operations.
Completes all assigned record-keeping duties, such as vehicle logs, records of sales, delivery information, and application records, in a timely manner.
Assists the operations manager ensuring full utilization and maintenance of application, delivery units and location equipment ensuring operator safety and operating procedures are continuously being followed.
Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on trucks, trailers, or railcars by hand or by forklift truck.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
MUST possess working knowledge and proper handling of crop protection products, plant food, seed, and custom application equipment and application practices and bulk & bagged fertilizer operations. Basic math and computer skills. Willingness to work extended hours, particularly during peak seasons. A valid class G or DZ driver’s license (depending on work location), and a clean driving abstract. Ability to run/operate application equipment, work at an elevator, in the shop, and/or deliver product with trucks from the elevator, and warehouse. Must have or be able to obtain various licenses, permits and certificates, as required, e.g.: forklift certification, TDG
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
We value relationships and people first and foremost. We are a company that gives back to the community. We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources. We provide access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities. We ensure that employee health and wellness matters to us! We offer a robust benefits package including a RRSP matching program and generous Paid Time Off (full-time positions only).
WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT US
Central Ontario FS is a retail division of GROWMARK, INC. serves local producers across Central and Southern Ontario. We provide leading-edge agronomic products & solutions, including precision ag services delivered by a skilled team of professionals.
Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.