Posted 9 months ago
Spreader Operators
@ Group Solum
Arthur, Ontario
Overview
Group Solum is hiring a full-time Spreader Operator to run and maintain farm machinery, including tractors, and handle fertilizer applications. The role includes small repairs and general farm tasks during slow or wet periods. The posting offers a $500 signing bonus, performance-based bonuses, and a Monday to Saturday schedule.
Pay:
$20–$45 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate tractors and farm machinery for daily tasks
- Perform routine maintenance and small repairs
- Assist with odd tasks and farm upkeep
- Follow safety protocols and handle fertilizer responsibly
Requirements summary:
- Strong farming background with hands-on agriculture experience
- Proven tractor operation experience (required)
- Valid G driver's licence with clean record
- Mechanically inclined, able to fix minor equipment issues
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · rippling
- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Signing bonus, Performance bonus |
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Group Solum
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Position Overview
This full-time role involves operating and maintaining farm equipment, performing small repairs, and taking on odd jobs around the farm as needed. You'll spend the majority of your time operating machinery, with additional responsibilities that keep the farm running efficiently during downtime or adverse weather conditions. We offer a supportive, fun team environment with the potential for performance-based bonuses, including exciting team trips!
Are you a recent high school or college graduate with a farming background? Do you have a passion for agriculture, enjoy working with machinery, and thrive in a team-oriented environment? If so, we want you to join our team as a Spreader Operator!
Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation (75%): Operate farm machinery, including tractors, to carry out daily farm tasks.
- Maintenance and Repairs (25%): Perform routine maintenance and small repairs to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Assist with odd tasks and general farm upkeep during wet or slow periods.
- Collaborate with the team to complete projects and maintain a positive work environment.
- Follow all safety protocols and handle fertilizer responsibly.
- Additional duties as assigned to support farm operations.
Qualifications
- Strong farming background, with hands-on experience in agriculture.
- Mechanically inclined with the ability to diagnose and fix minor equipment issues.
- Proven tractor operation experience (required).
- Valid G driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Access to a company-provided work vehicle for commuting to and from work (work use only).
- Physically fit and able to work long hours, including 8–10 hour days during peak seasons.
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions and around fertilizers.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to be part of a fun, team-oriented culture.
What we offer
- $500 Signing Bonus upon joining our team.
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses. Previous rewards have included team trips to warm climates during winter!
- A supportive team culture where the work feels rewarding and enjoyable.
- Full-time, Monday–Saturday schedule (no Sundays).
- Opportunity to grow and develop within a dynamic farming environment.
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
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