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AgriHub Inc., is a collection of companies throughout Western Canada and upper midwestern United States providing specialized service and expertise to our farming partners in the Dairy, Hog, Poultry, Grain, and Nutrient Management sectors. Focusing on various livestock, poultry and grain sectors, each of our operating brands work together in complimentary unity to ensure North American producers have access to innovative and trustworthy solutions in their on-going pursuit of raising and growing healthy, affordable, and sustainable food.

Our mission is to help our farming partners build and live their visions and dreams, by providing tailored concept-through-production solutions for all sectors of agriculture.

We are currently looking for a Service Technician at Penner Farm Services, a subsidiary of Agrihub Inc., for its Blumenort, Manitoba location. This is a full-time, permanent position. The Service Technician will respond to on-farm calls providing diagnosis and resolution for customers’ livestock equipment issues.

What you'll do:

• Respond to Boumatic, Lely and other equipment service calls and installation projects on site
• Diagnose Boumatic, Lely and other equipment issues, determining appropriate solutions, and performing the required work in a timely manner
• Provide phone and computer support for Boumatic, Lely and other associated brand customers as needed
• Provide excellent customer service and support for our customers by answering questions, providing information on maintenance of the product, explaining the work that has been completed and providing solutions to recurring problems
• Working with the Service Manager to schedule service calls in a timely manner and communicating any plans for future farm visits, recurring problems and unfinished work that needs to be re-scheduled
• Completion of daily paperwork including work orders, solution notes and timecard
• Partnering with sales staff by providing key information required for project/installation quotes
• Respond to Hog and Poultry Equipment service calls as required
• Working on an on-call rotation which includes evenings and weekends

What you'll need:

• Strong electrical & mechanical aptitude with previous experience working with and diagnosing equipment issues is preferred
• Minimum 1 year of agricultural experience is preferred
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Working knowledge of computers and MS Office Word; proficient in the use of smart phones
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on an on-call rotation

Penner Farm Services Ltd. offers a competitive wage along with a comprehensive health and dental benefits plan. We offer an excellent work environment with opportunities for development and advancement.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers License (required)

Work Location: On the road