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Farm Machinery Operator

Job Information
Author oldsagtechind
Date March 11, 2025
Deadline Open
Type Full Time
Company Olds Agtech Industries Ltd.
Salary $22.00 - Per Hour
Location Rolling Hills, AB
Category Operator
Contact Information
jwright@oldsagtech.com

Company: Olds Agtech Industries Ltd. o/a Transfeeder

Business Address: 4601 70th Ave, Olds, AB T4H 1L7

Work Location: 151034 Range Road 140, Rolling Hills, AB, T0J 2S0

Business Information: We have been in business for over 35 years. We are a company dedicated to providing innovative forage-based feed products from agriculture feedstock for the export market.

Type of Employment: Permanent – full time

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

  • Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure including cleaning stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
  • Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment such as wheel loaders, forage processors, and forklift.
  • Maintain quality control and production records.
  • Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.
  • Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products.
  • Load and unload shipping containers and trucks.
  • Prepare orders for shipment: Packaging product / labeling/ organizing warehouse.
  • Record production information.
  • Perform quality control of products: Identifying weeds, watching for dirt, color changes, moisture content.

Requirements:

  • Education: No formal education is required
  • Experience is an asset. On-the-job training will be provided
  • Farm equipment and basic farm knowledge are a strong asset
  • Valid driver’s license is a strong asset

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability: Organized, Team player, Judgement, Reliability, Quick learner.

Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Noisy, Dusty, Hot, Cold/refrigerated

Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Language:  Basic English is required

Salary: $22.00 Hourly, 40 hours per week.

Benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits (long term), Health care plan, Vision care benefits, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance provided. Free parking available. Vehicle provided by the employer to travel to and from work locations. Accommodation provided at a cost. Transportation costs covered if workers needs to relocate.

Important Information: Flexibility in schedule is required since we run the plant 16 hours a day, depending on the weather. Our shifts are from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm or 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be required depending on the business’ needs.

Apply by email to: jwright@oldsagtech.com

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