Seasonal Transportation Associate

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Based in Brandon, Manitoba, we synthesize and blend nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfur products with ammonia, which we market primarily in the prairie provinces of Canada and the northern United States.

Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, we employ approximately 270 dedicated team members.

Our fundamental commitment to safety, health, and environmental stewardship drives all our processes.

Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to join the team as a Seasonal Transportation Associate to contribute to the organization’s value creation capabilities.

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, successful applicants will be hired into this position at $23.34/hour. All overtime is paid at double time.

The length of this position may extend up to nine (9) months; recurring terms as well as permanent employment opportunities are also available based on the value you create!

• Adhere to all in-place safety measures and procedures
• Perform detailed tasks with satisfactory attitude and job performance
• Demonstrate organization and time management skills with a high level of integrity and professionalism
• Utilize communication (verbal & written) and possess the manual dexterity required to use a desktop computer with a basic knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Demonstrate initiative, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Perform grass cutting with various equipment
• Perform general yard maintenance, area cleanup and other related duties as assigned
• Perform light road maintenance and surface area cleaning/sweeping
• Assist with general facility tasks, related duties and backfill other positions as required to support turn around
• Load trucks and rail cars with finished products for distribution
• Assist the irrigation program with tasks as required

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Valid class five (5) driver’s license
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to travel to and enter site to access equipment
• Ability to pass pulmonary breathing test
• Ability to wear a gas mask-type respirator and PPE
• Tolerance to occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic/caustic chemicals with appropriate PPE

• Experience working in industrial, agricultural, manufacturing, or transportation settings
• Experience using yard equipment, hand tools, or mobile equipment
• Interest in long-term growth within operations, maintenance, or transportation
• Experience working as part of a team in a fast-paced or hands-on environment
• 4th class Power Engineering Certificate