Lead Operator - Farming, Melfort

Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with a Saskatchewan-based grain farming company to hire Lead Operators across the province. This is a unique opportunity to join an organization that strives to be the industry leader in farm efficiency, agronomic performance and environmental stewardship.
Aiming to be respected leaders in the communities they operate in, our client prioritizes collaboration and a positive company culture. The success of the organization is achieved through commitment, communication, and teamwork.
Applicants from across Saskatchewan are welcome!
Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Potential for career growth and professional development
• New, well-cared-for equipment
• Exceptional compensation, with the potential for bonus and/or profit sharing
• Diverse crops and geographical spread offers organizational stability

Responsibilities

• Crop plan – what products, rates, timing
• Partner with location manager and operations manager in developing and meeting labour budget
• Human Resources
• Assign tasks to in-field equipment operators
• Hold staff accountable for their behaviour, equipment upkeep, and performance to tasks assigned
• Maintain and procure shop supplies
• Date Use/Collection
• Haul grain, seed, fertilizer, & farm chemicals
• Maintain farm fields, yards, buildings
• Operate farm equipment
• Ensure equipment efficiency benchmarks are met for in-field operations
• Working with the senior management team to ensure the successful planting, production, harvest, storage and delivery of the crops for your location
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of shop tools and equipment
• Supervise operators in the completion of in-field equipment repairs and maintenance
• In-Field Operations – logistics support, equipment and staffing required
• In partnership with the Location Manager supervise the organizational occupational health and safety program
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Supervise staff to GPS use, as applied data collection, task records, calibrations and controlled traffic
• Supervise In-field Operator performance
• Regular communication with the Location Manager and Agronomy Manager
• Ensure collection of accurate and timely data through equipment monitors as well as farm software
• Obtain and approve quotes for part purchasing in partnership with the Location Manager
• Diagnose, repair & maintain in-field farm equipment, machinery, and trucks
• Working within the preapproved budget purchase parts for repairs and maintenance
• Ensure staff accurately record farm activity & maintenance records
• Training & Development
• Supply and support to in-field operators for all equipment
• Ensure proactive maintenance of all equipment is completed at the regular service intervals
• Ensure cleanliness of all equipment
• Repairs and Maintenance
• As a lead Operator, you will be responsible for the management of the people and operations of your location

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical operation of agricultural equipment, including routine maintenance and repair
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of agronomic management practices, a willingness to learn, and the ability to use the technology associated with modern equipment and record keeping
• Effective communication with colleagues and with management, including the ability to develop a productive and cooperative relationship with others
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted, with heavier lifts less often and with assistance
• Class 5 Drivers License – Class 1A strongly preferred
• Willing to work long hours during the growing season, it is not uncommon to work 14–16-hour days for 7 days a week during seeding and harvest
• Ability to work as a team, aid and train others, depending on the task at hand

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