Plant Operator

Job ID 286919Date posted 02-15-2024Location : Strathroy, CanadaCategory  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS)Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive — a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field. 

At Cargill we have a Culture of Safety, our goal is to return everyone safely back to their loved ones every day.

If you are an internal candidate, please notify your supervisor prior to applying for this position.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to submit signed copies of your last two performance reviews.

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00 CAD

Rotating Weekly Shift: Day 7:00 am -3:15pm - Afternoon 3:00 pm to 11:15 pm - Night 11:00pm - 7:15 am

Job Description:

Cargill Animal Nutrition division of Cargill, with operations in 23 countries, 4 continents and 170 operating plants, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of feed and nutritional products for livestock and pets.

As a Packaging Operator at our Animal Nutrition facility in Strathroy, ON you will be responsible for safe and efficient hands-on duties including setting up, adjusting and operating manufacturing machinery, exercising process control and operating related equipment, driving forklifts and maintaining the facility and grounds.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Packaging Operation and Risk management
• Operate multi-function machinery and process control equipment through control panels, computer terminals and other miscellaneous control systems to receive, transfer, grind, batch/blend, pellet/extrude, bag and ship animal feed/petfood safely and efficiently
• Maintain shift- & processlogs as well as several other lean management related documents
• Observe gauges, monitors etc. to ensure compliance with critical to quality specifications
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging equipment to efficiently and safely manufacture animal feed/petfood
• Perform miscellaneous operator care related maintenance duties as well as aid troubleshooting processes guided by maintenance technicians
• Ensure plant and yard are clean and safe for customers and employees
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required:

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
• Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting 50 lbs kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Basic use of a computer
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred:

• Prior experience in production related work
• Forklift certified
• Proven ability to manage compliance with Environment, Health & Safety and Operations standards and regulations
• Knowledge of inventory control, quality management, operating efficiency, agricultural experience or specialized knowledge of grain handling and crop input products
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate, service, and troubleshoot machinery

This Full-time position is located in Strathroy, ON; however please expect to receive telephone calls from a Recruiter with a 204 area code. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

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