Top Benefits
About the role
Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
Summary
Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Simplot Company. The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
The Millwright Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing equipment issues, repairing breakdowns, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures processing equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably in a fast-paced industrial food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical failures on processing and packaging equipment.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to support equipment reliability and line efficiency.
- Maintain detailed shift logs, work orders, and maintenance records to ensure accurate data reporting.
- Improve line performance and support operational goals through proactive maintenance.
- Work independently and collaboratively with maintenance and production teams.
- Provide guidance and coordination to ensure maintenance tasks are completed effectively and safely.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, and company standards.
Typical Education
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification
Relevant Experience
- Must have a minimum of two years of maintenance experience and certification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright).
- Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, SDS, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
- Commitment to safe work practices and hazard awareness.
Other Information
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 2 weeks on nights and 2 weeks on days, working every other weekend.
- Dedicated employee shuttle service available from Winnipeg and Brandon.
- Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and write detailed repair reports.
- Forklift and aerial lift operation required (training and certification provided); must meet fall protection requirements.
- Must have a basic understanding of drive components, bearings, sprockets, chains, belts, and plumbing components.
- Must be capable of performing cutting and welding to meet company standards.
- Employees must supply their own basic hand tools.
- Must be able to communicate verbally in a professional manner.
- Physical Requirements: Lift and move heavy equipment; Climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, and maneuver in close quarters; stand for long periods on concrete floors; and occasionally work from heights.
- Working Environment: May be exposed to wet or humid conditions; May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions; May be exposed to high noise environments; May be exposed to chemicals used in the process.
Job Requisition ID: 25806
Travel Required:
Location(s): GF Plant - Portage la Prairie
Country: Canada
** Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**
If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com.
Not the right fit? Search for Industrial Mechanic jobs in Portage la Prairie, MB
About J.R. Simplot Company
Founded in 1929, the J.R. Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
Summary
Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Simplot Company. The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
The Millwright Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing equipment issues, repairing breakdowns, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures processing equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably in a fast-paced industrial food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical failures on processing and packaging equipment.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to support equipment reliability and line efficiency.
- Maintain detailed shift logs, work orders, and maintenance records to ensure accurate data reporting.
- Improve line performance and support operational goals through proactive maintenance.
- Work independently and collaboratively with maintenance and production teams.
- Provide guidance and coordination to ensure maintenance tasks are completed effectively and safely.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, and company standards.
Typical Education
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification
Relevant Experience
- Must have a minimum of two years of maintenance experience and certification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright).
- Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, SDS, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
- Commitment to safe work practices and hazard awareness.
Other Information
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 2 weeks on nights and 2 weeks on days, working every other weekend.
- Dedicated employee shuttle service available from Winnipeg and Brandon.
- Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and write detailed repair reports.
- Forklift and aerial lift operation required (training and certification provided); must meet fall protection requirements.
- Must have a basic understanding of drive components, bearings, sprockets, chains, belts, and plumbing components.
- Must be capable of performing cutting and welding to meet company standards.
- Employees must supply their own basic hand tools.
- Must be able to communicate verbally in a professional manner.
- Physical Requirements: Lift and move heavy equipment; Climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, and maneuver in close quarters; stand for long periods on concrete floors; and occasionally work from heights.
- Working Environment: May be exposed to wet or humid conditions; May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions; May be exposed to high noise environments; May be exposed to chemicals used in the process.
Job Requisition ID: 25806
Travel Required:
Location(s): GF Plant - Portage la Prairie
Country: Canada
** Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**
If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com.
Not the right fit? Search for Industrial Mechanic jobs in Portage la Prairie, MB
About J.R. Simplot Company
Founded in 1929, the J.R. Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.