Plant Operator

The Generalist Process Operator I, will perform a variety of responsibilities within the production facility assigned area, including operating mechanical machinery and equipment, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting basic issues following established policies and procedures and frequent guidance. In this role, you will be assigned different work areas as needed to ensure production goals are met, support production of quality product and maximize throughput while following all safety and regulatory polices.

Job Type: Permanent

Shift Available: Rotating Shifts

Compensation: $22.00

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

Key accountabilities

• Operate equipment and technology tools in assigned area of the production facility, learning and utilizing basic understanding of policies and procedures to perform foundational, clearly defined processes.
• Perform variety of responsibilities in identified area that may include loading and unloading bulk materials, packaging, terminal operations, mixing, monitoring computerized control systems and making infrequent basic machine adjustments.
• Learns operating procedures, receives input from peers and may provide feedback on clarity and effectiveness of guidance, including procedure documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoots assigned equipment and processes, collaborating with the team to resolve.
• Record production and inventory activities in computerized systems.
• Operate mobile powered equipment (i e Forklift, Skid Loader, Sit Down Floor Sweeper, Front End Loader).
• Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures, maintain a safe and clean work environment and control work pace and progress on assigned equipment or processes, requiring awareness of links with other process areas.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• 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 (PPE)
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• Possess a valid Canadian Full Class 5 Driver’s Licence in good standing, authorizing you to drive independently during the course of your employment

Minimum Qualifications

• Forklift experience
• Experience using a computer
• Previous experience working in a production or plant environment
• Basic mechanical aptitud
• Experience performing maintenance trades such as electrical maitenance, rigging systems, gearbox and bearings, lubrication, or hydraulics and pneumatics, mechanical maintenance
• Previous experience in agriculture or come from a farming background