Entry-Level Plant Operator – Cross-Train & Grow

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Paid vacation time

Education assistance

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company is seeking a Plant Operator to join a large lentil/pea processing facility in Vanscoy, Saskatchewan. This entry-level, full-time position offers hourly pay and opportunities to cross-train across operations, with a path toward an Operator role as the business needs grow.

You’ll receive training, work in a safety‑driven environment, and perform sanitation tasks following GMP guidelines. Pre-employment medicals and reference checks are required.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must possess good communication skills, the ability to follow directions, and most importantly perform various tasks safely and independently in a production environment.
• The successful applicant must be able to work from heights, stand, sit, kneel, crawl, and bend.
• Needs to be able to work in a variety of hot, cold, or wet conditions.
• Shift work, overtime, and weekends will be required.
• Basic computer skills, numeracy and record accuracy are also necessary.
• There is room for further advancement in this role.

Responsibilities

• Training will be provided and the successful candidate will be able to meet expectations within a reasonable period of time.
• In order to meet the requirements of this job posting, the applicant will be cross-trained in all operational positions to facilitate operational needs.
• To be successful, the candidate will be advancing towards an Operator position over time, as business requires. The expectation being that the successful applicant will be competent when working with machinery, including the ability to safely troubleshoot operational issues.
• This position also includes general sanitation duties following established GMP’s for our food safety programs
• Adhering to Safety Rules, GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety protocols is crucial
• Duties include but are not limited to material handling and light maintenance

Skills

Safety

Communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Job description

Archer Daniels Midland Company is seeking a Plant Operator to join a large lentil/pea processing facility in Vanscoy, Saskatchewan. This entry-level, full-time position offers hourly pay and opportunities to cross-train across operations, with a path toward an Operator role as the business needs grow.

You’ll receive training, work in a safety‑driven environment, and perform sanitation tasks following GMP guidelines. Pre-employment medicals and reference checks are required.