Top Benefits
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Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.
Trouw Nutrition is hiring!
We are currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented full-time Production Operator for our St. Marys, ON location. This position will be agile and cross-functional, supporting operations across Plant 1, Plant 2, and Pet Food as needed. The successful candidate will play a key role in responding to evolving procurement and business needs, aligned with our purpose of Feeding the Future. Responsibilities include a mix of shipping/receiving and production operator tasks, all contributing to product quality, production flow, and food safety standards.
About The Role: Driving precision, powering production—your hands make it happen
Responsibilities:
- Receive ingredients and ship finished feeds per company standards
- Load bulk trucks and unload incoming ingredients accurately and efficiently
- Operate the production line and associated machinery; includes climbing ladders and working at heights
- Complete all paperwork required for assigned tasks, ensuring proper documentation for food safety and quality standards
- Follow strict manufacturing practices and safety policies
- Conduct multiple tests on ingredients and finished products as needed
- Perform preventive and sanitary maintenance tasks to ensure plant cleanliness and ingredient quality
- Perform general housekeeping and minor maintenance tasks
- Support company standards through teamwork and collaboration
- Interact professionally with customers and co-workers to ensure a positive experience
- Accurately enter received products into the operating and quality system
- Adhere to safety and food safety requirements per Trouw Nutrition protocols and other regulatory bodies (CFIA/HACCP/SGS)
- Endeavor to be productive at all times; perform other duties as required
Skills and Expertise
Qualifications:
- High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent
- 2–3 years of experience in a grain facility, mill, or manufacturing industry preferred
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Willingness to be coached and learn processes
- Forklift and skid steer experience is an asset
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills, numeracy, and accuracy
- Must be fluent in English, both spoken and written
- Passion for your work and a positive, proactive attitude
Expectation from the Role:
- Full-time, Shift-work rotation includes day, night, and weekend shifts.
- Must be able to lift 25kg; and ability to regularly bend and twist.
- Occasional requirement to work at heights
- Must possess a valid driving license
- Forklift driving experience (an asset)
Why you Will Love Working with Us
Global Benefits:
- Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
- Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone
Local Benefits:
- Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
- Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
- Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
- Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
- 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
Next Steps:
We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.
We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”
Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.
#SPTN
About Nutreco
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide.
Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for livestock farming and aquaculture.
Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future. Nutreco employs approximately 11,000 people in 35 countries, with sales in over 90 countries.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.
Trouw Nutrition is hiring!
We are currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented full-time Production Operator for our St. Marys, ON location. This position will be agile and cross-functional, supporting operations across Plant 1, Plant 2, and Pet Food as needed. The successful candidate will play a key role in responding to evolving procurement and business needs, aligned with our purpose of Feeding the Future. Responsibilities include a mix of shipping/receiving and production operator tasks, all contributing to product quality, production flow, and food safety standards.
About The Role: Driving precision, powering production—your hands make it happen
Responsibilities:
- Receive ingredients and ship finished feeds per company standards
- Load bulk trucks and unload incoming ingredients accurately and efficiently
- Operate the production line and associated machinery; includes climbing ladders and working at heights
- Complete all paperwork required for assigned tasks, ensuring proper documentation for food safety and quality standards
- Follow strict manufacturing practices and safety policies
- Conduct multiple tests on ingredients and finished products as needed
- Perform preventive and sanitary maintenance tasks to ensure plant cleanliness and ingredient quality
- Perform general housekeeping and minor maintenance tasks
- Support company standards through teamwork and collaboration
- Interact professionally with customers and co-workers to ensure a positive experience
- Accurately enter received products into the operating and quality system
- Adhere to safety and food safety requirements per Trouw Nutrition protocols and other regulatory bodies (CFIA/HACCP/SGS)
- Endeavor to be productive at all times; perform other duties as required
Skills and Expertise
Qualifications:
- High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent
- 2–3 years of experience in a grain facility, mill, or manufacturing industry preferred
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Willingness to be coached and learn processes
- Forklift and skid steer experience is an asset
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills, numeracy, and accuracy
- Must be fluent in English, both spoken and written
- Passion for your work and a positive, proactive attitude
Expectation from the Role:
- Full-time, Shift-work rotation includes day, night, and weekend shifts.
- Must be able to lift 25kg; and ability to regularly bend and twist.
- Occasional requirement to work at heights
- Must possess a valid driving license
- Forklift driving experience (an asset)
Why you Will Love Working with Us
Global Benefits:
- Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
- Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone
Local Benefits:
- Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
- Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
- Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
- Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
- 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
Next Steps:
We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.
We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”
Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.
#SPTN
About Nutreco
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide.
Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for livestock farming and aquaculture.
Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future. Nutreco employs approximately 11,000 people in 35 countries, with sales in over 90 countries.