Agriculture Operations Summer Student

The Rack is full-service supplier of fertilizer, chemical, custom application, agronomy services, research and bulk fuel to producers in west central Saskatchewan. The Rack is a vibrant, rapidly expanding company with new ventures constantly underway.

Position Responsibilities:

Working in coordination with a variety of Rack Team Members, the Operations Summer Students are responsible to assist the location team in daily operations in a variety of capacities including, but not limited to:

• Customer management
• Yard site maintenance and operations
• Chem shed maintenance and operations
• Inventory control
• Product delivery
• Crop scouting, tissue sampling and soil sampling
• Adhere to safety protocols and document where possible
• Ability to read work orders
• Overtime and irregular hours expected during busy times
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Good organizational and time management skills
• Well developed customer service and communication skills - written and verbal
• Farming background and/or agricultural knowledge is an asset
• 1+ year of study towards diploma/bachelor degree, preferably in agriculture is an asset
• Class 5 driver's license and safe driving record
• Can lift and carry 50 lbs
• Willingness and ability to operate equipment required to operation and maintain the yard/chemical shed
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Must live in or close to the town of Naicam SK