Farm Labourers Needed By Brandt

Job Title: Labourer – Agriculture
Company: Brandt
Location: Red Deer County, AB
Pay: $12.50 to $18.03 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Brandt is currently seeking a Labourer for our Red Deer Agriculture (John Deere) location. This position will involve detailing equipment, organizing the equipment in the yard, and possibly delivering customer units, depending on the workload in the shop. Responsibilities also include maintaining all aspects of the dealership premises, such as grading, leveling, snow removal, weed spraying, cutting grass, and ensuring sidewalks are clean and safe. This role is an excellent entry point for individuals interested in pursuing an apprenticeship.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Detailing heavy equipment after repairs are completed
• Maintaining the wash bay equipment and cleanliness of the wash bay
• Cleaning parts and components
• Cleaning and maintaining the yard and shop
• Assisting in dismantling heavy equipment and components
• Organizing equipment in the yard and maintaining dealership premises (grading, leveling, snow removal)
• Inventory maintenance
• Assisting shop personnel to increase overall productivity
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Interest in pursuing an apprenticeship
• Ability to demonstrate safe and efficient workplace practices
• Highly motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of a heavy-duty equipment environment (lifting up to 75 pounds)
• Ability to work under minimal supervision

Required Experience

• Forklift experience and heavy-duty parts handling (an asset)
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Previous experience detailing equipment or vehicles (an asset)
• Familiarity with operating heavy equipment (an asset)
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 1A license is an asset)

Personal Suitability

• Dependability
• Teamwork-oriented
• Adaptability
• Strong work ethic
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Attention to safety protocols

Work Environment

• Exposure to various weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat
• Physically demanding tasks, including lifting and manual labor
• Work in outdoor and rural environments
• Long hours, particularly during peak farming seasons
• Operation of farm machinery and equipment
• Collaboration with farm supervisors and co-workers

Skills and Knowledge Needed

• Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of farm operations and safety procedures
• Ability to operate tractors, loaders, and other agricultural machinery
• Physical endurance and strength
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Understanding of seasonal planting and harvesting schedules

Education and Certification Required

• No formal education required; on-the-job training is typically provided
• High school diploma (preferred but not mandatory)
• Certification in first aid or workplace safety (an asset)
• Forklift or heavy machinery operator certification (an asset)

Who Can Apply to This Job?
Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada, and candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How to Apply
Online: Apply on the company’s website.

Source: Careerjet