Plant Operator

Job summary

Operate production equipment and mobile powered machinery across assigned facility areas, supporting production targets, product quality, and throughput. Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting, record production and inventory activity, and follow safety and operating procedures.

Job details

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 InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill matching contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee 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

What you’ll do

Operate production equipment and mobile powered machinery across assigned facility areas, supporting production targets, product quality, and throughput. Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting, record production and inventory activity, and follow safety and operating procedures.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, be at least 18, and be able to perform the physical and environmental demands of the role, including working at heights and rotating shifts. Qualifications include forklift experience, computer experience, production or plant experience, and basic mechanical aptitude; a valid Canadian Full Class 5 driver's licence is also required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health And Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) With Employer Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Production Equipment Operation
• Preventive Maintenance
• Basic Troubleshooting
• Forklift Operation
• Computer Use
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Production Operations
• Inventory Recording
• Safety Compliance
• Quality Control
• Bulk Material Handling
• Packaging
• Computerized Control Systems
• Mobile Powered Equipment Operation
• Maintenance Trades
• Team Collaboration
• Operations
• English Language
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Machinery
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Medical Prescription
• Packaging And Labeling
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Control Systems
• Loading And Unloading
• Forklift Truck
• Lubrication
• Agriculture
• Front End Loaders
• Skid Steer Loaders

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Logistics
• Agriculture
• Security & Safety
• Plant Operator
• Power Distributor / Plant Operator
• Power Production Plant Operators
• Plant and System Operators, All Other

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