Facility Assistant

Viterra•Souris, MB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Assistant supports daily grain and special crops operations by operating processing equipment, receiving and storing product, loading railcars and trucks, and maintaining accurate documentation. This role is essential to safe and efficient facility operations, ensuring product quality, inventory accuracy, and high levels of customer service. Through regular interaction with customers, producers, and internal teams, the Facility Assistant helps maintain strong operational performance and reliable delivery of products.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent.
Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain grain processing and farm supply equipment.
A valid driver’s license may be required.
Physical ability to perform required duties within a grain or special crops facility, including good eyesight and color perception.

Nice To Haves

Comfort working independently
Good communication and working relationships with your teammates and customers
The aptitude and physical ability to operate grain processing equipment
Good eyesight and colour perception
Previous grain and/or special crops experience (not mandatory, but considered an asset)
Previous experience with grain and/or special crops is considered an asset.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Operate grain and special crops processing equipment, including binning, cleaning, drying, blending, and storing product to meet quality and shipping requirements while maximizing blending opportunities.
Document and communicate bin mixes, collect samples, and support quality analysis activities.
Prepare, weigh, and load railcars and trucks for outbound shipments.
Prepare shipping documentation and maintain grain and/or special crops samples.
Receive and record incoming product, noting quality, damages, or shortages, and maintain accurate inventory through regular checks and reconciliations; refer issues to Facility Assistant II as required.
Assist in evaluating grades, dockage, and moisture of grains, oilseeds, and special crops under direct supervision.
Perform routine maintenance and minor equipment repairs, and service equipment used in the movement of grain and special crops.
Maintain facility and grounds cleanliness, ensuring work areas remain tidy and free of fire hazards in accordance with EH&S guidelines and ISO standards and procedures.
Perform other duties as required to support safe and efficient facility operations.