Utility Operator

UTILITY OPERATOR Employment Type: Full -Time Permanent Division: Milling Location: Hamilton, ON WHO WE ARE Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture. YOUR TEAM P&H Milling: P&H Milling is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing high-quality flour and cereal products for bakeries, food manufacturers, and consumers. From coast to coast, we transform Canadian wheat into trusted products that feed families at home and abroad. Want to know more? Start here: P&H Milling Group | Parrish & Heimbecker [https://phmilling.com/] THE ROLE We are seeking a Utility Operator to join our Milling team. This role is responsible or executing daily and weekly sanitation tasks around the facility, receiving wheat and performing quality tests as well as assisting with daily operations of the mill as needed. DAY TO DAY We operate on a rotating continental shift schedule (2 weeks on the day shift / 2 weeks on the night shift). Shifts typically include: * Days: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM * Nights: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM * Perform daily cleaning as required by the Master Cleaning Schedule, * Maintain cleanliness of mill exterior, including the shorts loading area, * Maintain Inventory of cleaning supplies and chemicals, * Assist with the management and monitoring of the Integrated Pest Management * Inspect and perform required testing of all wheat to ensure specifications are met, * Complete all wheat receiving reports, weigh scale tickets and inspection sheets, * Record daily wheat receiving information into ERP system, * Report any food safety, product quality and/or food security incidents to the QA Department, * Ensure HACCP, GMP and Company policies and procedures are followed, * Ensure that all injuries, hazards and near misses are reported. WHAT YOU’LL BRING * Previous experience in food production or manufacturing is an asset. * Shipping/Receiving experience an asset. * Ability to work 12 hour continental shifts (days and nights) and work overtime as required * Competent communication skills, both oral and written * Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) * Mechanical aptitude WHY JOIN US At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed: * Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision) * RRSP Matching Program * Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives * Learning and Development Opportunities * Tuition Reimbursement * Employee Assistance Program APPLY TODAY! We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.

The Utility Operator is responsible for executing daily sanitation tasks, monitoring facility cleanliness, and managing wheat receiving processes. They also assist with mill operations while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and security protocols.

Candidates should have previous experience in food production or manufacturing and possess strong mechanical aptitude. The ability to work rotating 12-hour continental shifts, including nights and weekends, is mandatory.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage • Medical • Dental • Vision • RRSP Matching Program • Paid Time Off • Wellness Initiatives • Learning and Development Opportunities • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program

• Food safetyPreferred
• SanitationPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Sanitation
• Wheat receiving
• Quality testing
• Inventory management
• Integrated Pest Management
• ERP system
• HACCP
• GMP
• Food safety
• Mechanical aptitude
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Shipping and receiving
• Milling
• Shipping And Receiving
• Grain Handling
• Time Off Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Agriculture
• Artificial Intelligence
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Cleanliness
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Decision Making Software
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Security
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operations
• Safety Assurance
• Product Quality (QA/QC)

• Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Logistics
• Utility Operator
• Production Plant Supervisor
• Manufacturing Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week