Operations Assistant – Rivers

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Operations Assistant to join Rivers team. The role involves operating, adjusting, repairing, and maintaining industry-related equipment, including anhydrous wagons, fertilizer plants, equipment, and vehicles. Work is performed with minimal supervision, requiring the ability to rely on personal experience and judgment to meet goals. The individual must ensure that all tasks are completed in accordance with safety standards and industry regulations.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
• Competitive wage scale offered.
• Full health and dental benefits.
• RRSP matching available.
• Professional development fund (including professional certification fees, training etc.)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components using hand tools and equipment
• Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance
• Perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment
• Blend granular and liquid fertilizer to recommended rates/batches
• Receive and load fertilizer, seed and crop protection products
• Provide customer service to growers while focusing on developing long term relationships
• Ability to operate and maintain dry and liquid fertilizer blending plants

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role, preferably within agriculture and mechanical maintenance
• Valid Class 5 Manitoba License
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work safely and collaborate with location staff.
• Excellent organizational, strategic, planning and implementation skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Must be flexible with schedule of working hours and workdays including nights and weekends

APPLY TODAY!

To apply for this opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to West-Can HR, at regina@westcanhr.com. For more information about this position, or for a detailed job description, call our office at 204-727-0008.
Only the applicants who are selected for further consideration will be contacted. We thank all jobseekers for their interest and potential application.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR OUR CLIENT?

Redfern Farm Services is passionate about providing crop input products, services, equipment, and expertise to customers across Manitoba. Being part of the Redfern Farm Services team means you get to work with a group of retail ag professionals to support customers across Manitoba. For more information about Redfern Farm Services, visit their website: http://redferns.ca/

ABOUT WEST-CAN HR

Our team of Recruiters and HR Professionals are experts at matching jobseekers with career opportunities. Our goal is to connect with jobseekers and support their job search by utilizing our community connections and Jobseeker Network.
If you apply for this position and are selected for further consideration, this is our process:

1. We screen applicant resumes based on the required qualifications for the role.
2. We contact qualified individuals that are part of our Jobseeker Network to share the opportunity with them.
3. If selected, you will meet with the Lead Recruiter so we can learn more about you, your work experience, skills, and qualifications.
4. The top candidates are presented to the employer for selection. From there, we support the interviewing and hiring process