Full-Time Operations Supervisor-Belleville

Since 1994, County Farm Centre has been providing the Quinte Region with the very best in Agronomy services, Fuel/Home Heat Delivery, Livestock Feed and Retail shopping. Teamwork, collaboration and providing extraordinary customer-service are at the heart of everything we do here and now we are looking to add to our team to continue our legacy of serving the Quinte region. We are currently looking for Operations Supervisor to add to our team.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the Operations Supervisor would oversee and perform the daily supervision of day-to-day safe operation and maintenance and/or security of all buildings, equipment, and machinery.

  • Oversees shipping and receiving of products and services and ensures the proper receiving of product going in or out of the location is recorded and in a timely manner.
  • Determines the production and delivery of priorities, based on the orders received and on a least cost basis.
  • Loads and unloads containers, pallets or materials and products, safely on trucks, trailers by hand or by forklift or loader. 
  • Responsible for ensuring full utilization of assets and proper cleanliness and safety practices are continuously being followed. Ensures the overall appearance of the inside and outside of the premises is maintained in a professional and organized manner to promote and enhance the image of County Farm Centre.
  • Responsible for the continuous maintenance and safe operation of all equipment and assets related to the Belleville location. Ensures the repairs of facilities and equipment are carried out on a least cost basis using preventative maintenance procedures and proper operating procedures.
  • Will be required to operate Branch equipment (i.e., Kubota Loader, skid steer, forklifts, Zero Turn-Lawn Mower etc.) in a safe and effective manner.
  • Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicles and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes.
  • Follows preventative maintenance schedule set out by Fleet Manager and Branch Manager for equipment and machinery. Report any issues and coordinate the repair and maintenance of outside technicians.
  • Able to blend fertilizer, weigh tanks, assists in inventory pre-listing and physical counting, as required, and creates blend sheet on daily production schedules for general fertilizer products, as well as pesticide combination products.
  • Ensures that proper vouchers are completed on incoming goods and verifies the correctness of receipts against bills of lading or other records, checks for shortages, identifies damaged goods, etc.
  • Sets up material handling, blending, manufacturing, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products, such as fertilizer and/or chemical according to recommended rates and procedures.
  • Counts inventory monthly and records this inventory on count sheets to be calculated by the Branch Manager.
  • Responsible for providing seasonal maintenance to the branch, Lawn maintenance, snow removal, sanding and salting the yard.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent or a combination of experience and training to provide the required knowledge and skills to safely operate transportation equipment, along with supervisory experience to provide daily leadership to all production.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
  • Proven & demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines during peak season as well as the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual account close cycles.
  • Demonstrated planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to efficiently work with office computer programs to receive electronic mail, perform word-processing & spreadsheet functions.
  • Ability to work without close supervision and be proactive.
  • May be required to work extended hours, particularly during peak seasons.

COMPENSATION

1) Competitive Wages

2) Benefits

3) RRSP Plan

4) Staff Discount 

Applications including a resume and cover letter as well as any general inquiries about the position can be sent to careers@countyfarmcentre.com

Fabricator/310T Mechanic

 Since 1994, County Farm Centre has been providing the Quinte Region with Crop services, Fuel/Home Heat Delivery, Livestock feed and Retail shopping. To accomplish this CFC needs to have a fleet of vehicles that are safe and well maintained. We are currently looking to add a Fabricator/310T Mechanic to our Picton team to continue our legacy of serving the Quinte region.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the Fleet Manager, the 310T Mechanic’s primary responsibility is to perform repairs, preventative maintenance as well as yearly safeties to our fleet of trucks, equipment, and facilities. Must be able to work well within a team environment but are also self-motivated enough to perform capably on their own. Eagerness and the ability to learn new tasks are important to the success and future growth of the County Farm Centre.

1) Must be able to work well within a team environment but are also self-motivated enough to perform capably on their own. Eagerness and the ability to learn new tasks are important to the success and future growth of the County Farm Centre.

2) Strive to understand the mechanics of all equipment at County Farm Centre and take a pivotal role in maintaining, repairing and restoring equipment to ensure reliability and performance.  Ability to assess equipment to identify and rectify anticipated issues to further develop our preventative maintenance program.

3) Maintenance of equipment and/or vehicles includes lubricating parts, checking fluid levels, refilling equipment tanks and performing minor and major repairs.

4) Keeps equipment and vehicles clean to maintain professional appearance.

5)Participate in special projects such as new fabrications as needed.

6)Operates all equipment (Eg. liquid sprayer applicator), in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize risk, injury and property damage when required.

7)Assists in inventory physical counting, as required. 

8)Maintains accurate records of service and repairs using the Company’s work order and fleet management system.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 310T Truck and Coach Technician Apprenticeship/Journeyman a strong asset.
  • Experience in Welding and Fabrication a strong asset.
  • Must also possess a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability.
  • May be required to be trained in the following: Confined Space, Defensive Driving, Lifting Devices (Forklift, Payloader, Skid steer), Lockout/Tagout, Respirator Fit Testing, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Propane Handling Certification, Working at Heights/Fall Arrest.
  • Demonstrates safe driving techniques, with ability to operate a vehicle safely and efficiently in adverse road, weather, and traffic conditions; demonstrated time management such as determining cost efficient routes.
  • Demonstrates basic math skills, such as the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and understanding of basic computer skills as they relate to the position.
  • Proven ability to work independently, and in a team-oriented environment, and achieve results through others.
  • Understanding of basic computer skills as they relate to the custom application business.

May be required to work extended hours, particularly during peak seasons.

Job Types: Full-time

COMPENSATION

  • Benefits after 3 months
  • RRSP Plan after 6 months
  • Staff Discounts

Applications including a resume and cover letter as well as any general inquiries about the position can be sent to careers@countyfarmcentre.com

Ag-Feed Operator

Since 1994, County Farm Centre has been providing the Quinte Region with the very best in Agronomy services, Fuel/Home Heat Delivery, Livestock Feed and Retail shopping. Teamwork, collaboration and providing extraordinary customer-service are at the heart of everything we do here and now we are looking to add to our team to continue our legacy of serving the Quinte region. We are currently looking for Agronomy/Feed Operator to add to our Picton team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Working out of the Picton Branch this position is a hybrid role where from April-November you will be working as an Agronomy employee running custom application equipment (Vector & Sprayers) for the Spring plant season. Then from November-April you will be working as an Feed employee blending & delivering bulk livestock feed to our customers. An ideal candidate must be friendly, a team player, have a great attention to detail and have a strong & clean driving record. They must be able to demonstrate the ability and be eager to learn new tasks and skills that are important to the success and future growth of the County Farm Centre. Some of the daily job functions include:

1) Operates heavy equipment (i.e., dry fertilizer applicator, bulk propane delivery vehicle), in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk, injury and property damage.

2) Applies crop nutrient products to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates and procedures. Records application data according to regulations and standards.

3) Blends ingredients following recipe criteria for livestock feed

4) Provide exceptional customer service and ensure accurate safe transportation and delivery of livestock feed to customers.

5) Drives and operates plant equipment and machinery, such as loaders, forklifts, and/or trucks safely which includes performing the required daily checks to minimize risks, injury, and property damage, inside and/or outside the facility as required.

6) Other duties as assigned

 REQUIREMENTS

1) a high school diploma, college diploma, or equivalent, or a combination of experience and training to provide the required knowledge and skills.

2) Must possess a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability. Must have a valid DZ license with air brakes and able to drive both a manual and automatic transmission.

3) May be required to work extended hours, particularly during peak seasons.

4) Proven ability to work independently, and in a team-oriented environment, and achieve results through others.

5) Any prior experience with Custom Application Equipment would be an asset.

 

Job Types: Full-time

COMPENSATION

  • Benefits after 3 months
  • RRSP Plan after 6 months
  • Staff Discounts

Supplemental pay types: Overtime pay

Applications including a resume and cover letter as well as any general inquiries about the position can be sent to careers@countyfarmcentre.com

CROP SPECIALIST

Since 1994, County Farm Centre has been providing the Quinte Region with Crop services, Fuel/Home Heat Delivery, Livestock feed and Retail shopping. We are currently looking to add a Crop Specialist to our Belleville Agronomy team to continue our legacy of serving the Quinte region. Our ideal candidate is a person who enjoys sales-related work and has a passion for going above and beyond for their customers while helping them achieve their goals and potential.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Under the direction of the Agronomy Manager, the Crop Specialist sells and markets the following products and services to new and existing customers: crops inputs, such as fertilizer, crop protection pesticides, seed products, service income, technical services, and Ag-finance program.
  • Implements marketing plans and develops sales strategies that generate profitable sales in the assigned territory.
  • Travels to client locations within assigned territory to establish County Farm Centre and the FS brand and obtain orders for products and services.
  • Develops territory and competitive analysis to maintain a current knowledge of the marketplace and the competition.
  • Provides value-added agronomic products and services (such as soil testing, crop scouting and other programs) and recommendations to both prospective and current customers. 
  • Schedules product delivery and application to patron locations. 
  • Conducts regular customer meetings on product and technical information to develop customer relationships and drive sales. 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A friendly, positive, and outgoing demeanor with the ability to develop, foster and grow relationships with potential and existing clients.
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma with a proven sales history.
  • Proven organizational skills with the ability to work without close supervision and be proactive. under time pressure and meet deadlines during the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual account close cycles.
  • Willing and able to obtain and maintain applicable professional certifications associated with the agronomy industry. (i.e., CCA, CCS, CPAg, a seller’s or solicitor’s license where required by law and Commercial Applicator w/applicable categories)
  • Demonstrated essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
  • Knowledge of various agronomy products, services, and programs.
  • Ability to operate computers with a working knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet programs.
  • May be required to work extended hours, particularly during peak seasons. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
  • Has a minimum of a Class G license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to be trained on various pieces of Lifting Devices (Forklift, Payloader, Skid steer, etc.).
  • Ability to lift 50-75 lbs.

COMPENSATION

Includes: Competitive Salary, Benefits, RRSP Plan, Staff Discounts, Company Vehicle

Applications including a resume and cover letter as well as any general inquiries about the position can be sent to careers@countyfarmcentre.com

Agronomy-Energy Operator

Since 1994, County Farm Centre has been providing the Quinte Region with the very best in Agronomy services, Fuel/Home Heat Delivery, Livestock Feed and Retail shopping. Teamwork, collaboration and providing extraordinary customer-service are at the heart of everything we do here and now we are looking to add to our team to continue our legacy of serving the Quinte region. We are currently looking for Agronomy/Energy Operators to add to our team. Future advancement into a part sales role is also a possibility within the company. 

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Working out of the Belleville Branch this position is a hybrid role where from April-November you will be working as an Agronomy employee running custom application equipment (Vector & Sprayers) for the Spring plant season. Then from November-April you will be working as an Energy employee delivering bulk propane to our customers.

 An ideal candidate must be friendly, a team player, have a great attention to detail and have a strong & clean driving record. They must be able to demonstrate the ability and be eager to learn new tasks and skills that are important to the success and future growth of the County Farm Centre. Some of the daily job functions include:

 Operates heavy equipment (i.e., dry fertilizer applicator, bulk propane delivery vehicle), in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk, injury and property damage.

  1. Applies crop nutrient products to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates and procedures. Records application data according to regulations and standards.
  2. Provide exceptional customer service and ensure accurate safe transportation and delivery of propane to customers.
  3. Drives and operates plant equipment and machinery, such as loaders, forklifts, and/or trucks safely which includes performing the required daily checks to minimize risks, injury, and property damage, inside and/or outside the facility as required.
  4. Other duties as assigned

 REQUIREMENTS

  1. a high school diploma, college diploma, or equivalent, or a combination of experience and training to provide the required knowledge and skills.
  2. Must possess a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability. Must have a valid DZ or A/Z license with air brakes and a minimum of 3 years driving D/Z or A/Z driving experience.
  3. Able to drive both a manual and automatic transmission.
  4. May be required to work extended hours, particularly during peak seasons.
  5. Proven ability to work independently, and in a team-oriented environment, and achieve results through others.
  6. Any prior experience with Custom Application Equipment and or Bulk Propane delivery would be an asset.

 COMPENSATION

  1. Competitive Wages
  2. Benefits
  3. RRSP Plan
  4. Staff Discount

 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

 BENEFITS

Dental care

Extended health care

RRSP match

Store discount

 SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday – Weekend availability