Seasonal Transportation Associate Job Brandon area,Manitoba Canada,Manufacturing / Production

Your Job

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.

A subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., one of the world’s largest private companies, Koch Fertilizer’s global operations leverage Principle-Based Management® to create long-term value for customers and society. By focusing on long-term value creation, we promote a challenging and rewarding environment for our professional and highly respected employees.

Our Team

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. This role offers a fast-paced working environment and opportunities for career development within our growing organization! You are able to develop and grasp opportunities to see your career take off!

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!

What You Will Do

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.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

High school diploma or equivalent (ie. GED)

Valid class five (5) driver’s license

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

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.

What Will Put You Ahead

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

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.