Cargill Looking for Mill Operator at Palmerston, ON Full Time

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill’s global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, Operator works with other operators, supervisors and other personnel to ensure safe, efficient operations, as well as striving to meet customer requirements all while keeping the plant in a clean and efficient state.

This role is currently 8 hour shifts 5 days a week with a potential for overtime dependent on production requirements.

Principal Accountabilities:
70% – Production

Operate all equipment associated with the production of feed, including grinders, oil handling, and pelletizing equipment

Monitor and adjust operation using computerized and controlled systems to meet plant requirements

Ensure accurate information of scale weights and transactions are recorded daily

Load and receive incoming and outgoing trucks to meet plant requirements

Collect & process samples as required

Troubleshoot minor problems as required and perform maintenance tasks to correct as trained

Maintain a clean workplace

any other duties as requested by leadership team

20% – Safety Awareness & Compliance

Understand and adhere to Provincial and Federal Occupational Safety and Health rules and regulations as related to plant safety. Follow all Cargill safety rules and regulations & be a safety champion.

Attend and actively participate in all Safety meeting/training sessions

Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for environmental impact of the operation

10% – Miscellaneous

Follow all food safety, quality & regulatory guidelines

Communicate in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved

Assist plant personnel as needed, and perform other duties as requested by the leadership team

Required

Must be willing and able to work shifts. Will include nights, overtime, weekends, holidays and additional hours beyond regularly scheduled shifts to cover vacancies

Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, etc. to work in elevated outdoor areas of the plant

Must be able to lift 50 pounds of weight

Must be able to demonstrate high performance (work performance, attendance record, safety record, etc.)

Must be computer literate and able to work in multiple platforms

Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill Canada

Must be a self-starter and able to work without direct supervision.

Must be able to work with varying temperatures, including working partially outdoors, indoors, and in dusty/noisy enviroment

Preferred

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

HACCP or Quality system experience

A high level of mechanical aptitude

Competent computer knowledge required, including Microsoft Office/SAP

Must be able to prioritize tasks and follow-up

Must have strong time management skills

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

Previous experience working in an industrial environment

This Full Time position is located in Palmerston, Ontario; 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.