Plant Operator - Jobs in Strathroy, ON

Job Description

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.Compensation: the start pay rate is $20.00 CAD per hour, after completing the probationary period, the payment will increase up to $24.16 CAD.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
• Must have ability to demonstrate basic understanding of the animal feed/petfood manufacturing process
• Must possess technical aptitude to learn and understand process control systems

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 receiving calls from a 204-area code in case you are considered. Relocation assistance is not provided.Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.Quick Apply

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