Author: Jamie
Ontario Corn Hybrid Trials – Yield and Agronomics
Go Corn is your one stop shop for both agronomic and yield performance trials of Ontario’s most popular corn hybrids. It has multiple years’ worth of unbiased data to help support your corn seed selection.
Ontario Cereal Variety Trials – Yield and Agronomics
Go Cereals is your one stop shop for both agronomic and yield performance trials of Ontario’s most popular cereal varieties. It has multiple years’ worth of unbiased data to help support your winter wheat, and spring cereal selection.
Ontario Soybean Variety Trials – Yield and Agronomics
Go Soy is your one-stop shop for both agronomic and yield performance trials of Ontario’s most popular soybean varieties. It has multiple years’ worth of unbiased data to help support your soybean seed selection.
Seasonal AZ / DZ Driver
Holmes Agro is seeking a dedicated and responsible seasonal AZ/DZ Delivery Driver to join our team. You will also play a key part in ensuring customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and assisting with various tasks at the facility. If you have a strong work ethic, a valid AZ or DZ license, ability to drive manual transmission trucks and a passion for providing top-notch customer service, we want to hear from you!
Below are the responsibilities and qualifications for this role.
The position will have the following responsibilities:
- Safe operation of delivery truck for bulk fertilizer, bagged/toted fertilizer, seed, chemical, and liquid deliveries within Ontario
- Daily inspection and maintenance of delivery unit, including preventative maintenance to keep equipment operating efficiently while minimizing downtime
- Be knowledgeable about Holmes Agro’s Lawn and Garden product lineup
- Follow internal process and practices and ensure all paperwork is organized and documented according to guidelines and policies to ensure good record-keeping for our customers
- Assist when required at the facility. Duties may include filling tote bags, operation of forklift to load and unload shipments and deliveries
- Maintain good housekeeping in plant, yard, and vehicle during down time between scheduled deliveries
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Valid AZ or DZ license with good driving record
- Comfort in operating flat deck, curtain side, tender trucks, and on occasion, water trucks
- Customer service oriented with a positive attitude and a dedication to personal improvement and skill development
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both as an individual and part of a team, and willing to work seasonably long hours as required
- Good oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
- Must be able to drive manual transmission
Professional Applicator
The position will have the following responsibilities:
- Operate the company’s dry fertilizer application equipment in a professional manner using all available technology to deliver products both timely and accurately, leaving the customer with a positive experience
- Daily inspection and maintenance of equipment in such a manner to optimize efficiency and accuracy as well as minimize downtime
- Participate in and promote a positive team environment
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Valid AZ or DZ license and experience operating agricultural equipment an asset
- Confident with current computer technology and various GPS software platforms
- Comfortable operating farm equipment and delivery trucks
- Customer service oriented with a professional and personal manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both as an individual and part of a team, and willing to work seasonably long hours as required
- Good oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
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