Seasonal Yard Hand

Sylvite; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Join us at Sylvite Agri-Services! Our team of crop specialists and dedicated support staff is eager to welcome you aboard. Currently, we have an opening for the role Seasonal Yard Hand at our Silverhill branch.

Department: SAS Job Type: Seasonal Date Posted: April 15, 2025

About Sylvite:

Sylvite, as Canada’s largest independently owned fertilizer supplier, delivers competitive solutions in the agriculture supply chain. Our services encompass full-service Ag retail, specialized fertilizers, industrial material sourcing and handling, as well as a robust transportation, warehousing, and logistics division. We strive to ensure a seamless product flow, effectively linking agricultural production with efficient distribution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain professionalism and a customer service attitude towards customers or truck drivers when delivering or picking up products at the branch.
• Receive trucks (or railcars and vessels where applicable) of fertilizer, seeds, chemicals, or other products.
• Load trucks with fertilizer/Grain.
• Assist in operating grain dryers and grain aeration systems.
• Make fertilizer blends as directed by the sales team for customer pick-ups or deliveries.
• Deliver fertilizer or assist custom applications (DZ required)
• Perform routine maintenance on loading and blending equipment.
• Package fertilizer or other dry products as required.
• Load packaged products with a forklift as required.
• Perform routine clean up and maintenance of the site, cleaning, shoveling, sweeping.
• Perform functions as requested by the relevant supervisor.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Education/Experience:

• 1+ year Grain elevator experience.
• 1+ year fertilizer blending experience.
• 1+ year loader/forklift experience.
• Must be capable of lifting 25kg.
• Must possess a G driver’s license.
• DZ license is an asset.

Why Choose Sylvite?

• Established company with a solid reputation and stable customer base provides reliable and consistent employment for our team members.
• Focus on work-life balance and a working environment that values your well-being and emphasizes safety.
• Paid time off.