Mill Operator
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.
Location: Palmerston, ON
Job Type: Full Time
Compensation: $24.00/hr CAD
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Principal Accountabilities
- Operate and monitor using computerized and controlled systems associated with the production of feed; including grinders, pellet mill and grain flaking equipment
- Ensure accurate information of scale weights and transactions are recorded daily
- Load and receive incoming and outgoing trucks per plant requirements
- Collect & process samples as required
- Troubleshoot minor problems as needed and perform maintenance tasks to fix
- Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for environmental impact of the operation
- Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations
- Assist plant personnel as needed, and perform other duties as requested by the leadership team
- Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
- Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
- Other projects and activities as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
- Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
- Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
- Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Must be able 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), including a respirator
- Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
- Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
- Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in production related work
- A high level of mechanical aptitude
- Competent computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office/SAP
- High School diploma or equivalent
Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.