What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Head Seed Treater will provide leadership among a diverse group and liaison with outside suppliers.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of seed treatment operations of the Brandon Agro site, ensuring efficient and effective seed protection.
- This role will involve managing the seed treating team, and ensuring compliance with regulations
Train and supervise seed treatment staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment
- Possess a deep understanding of seed treatment products, their application guidelines and relevant safety regulations
- Ensure that all seed treatment processes meet quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements
- Address customer inquiries and resolve issues related to seed treatment, ensuring timely and accurate responses
- Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations related to seed treatment, including those related to pesticide use and handling
- Stay current on the latest seed treatment technologies and best practices
- Dump seed into bins and manage seed bin inventory
- Clean and maintain seed treatment equipment
Who you are:
- You have excellent customer service and leadership skills
- You are well organized and are highly motivated
- Previous agriculture experience
You have the ability to work independently without supervision
Previous seed treating experience an asset
What we offer:
A competitive Compensation and Benefit Package: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental. and an employer-contributed pension plan, matched at 6% of salary.
Inclusive Work Environment : At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
Professional Development : We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
Additional Offerings : Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 per year towards health/fitness purchases – Heritage Co-op values Team Members’ wellbeing.
At Heritage Co-op, we strive to be an employer of choice by creating a culture our Team Members want to be a part of and supporting a healthy work-life balance.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. Please reach out to the Human Resources team to discuss your needs if you require accommodation.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
