Production Operator

Trouw Nutrition; Rural Municipality of Taché; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in animal nutrition as a Production Operator. You will produce pre-mix animal nutrition products, ensuring quality and efficiency. This role involves operating machinery, adhering to safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

Robust pension plan with employer matching

Competitive health benefits

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Maternal top-up

Tuition Reimbursement

15 vacation days to start

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a Feed Mill or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates machinery and computer systems to produce animal feed.
• Ensures timely processing and on-time delivery of orders.
• Monitors product for quality via testing procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Curiosity

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Machinery Operation

Machine Maintenance

Job description

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 seeking a full-time Production Operator for our Landmark plant.

About The Role: Our Production Operator produces pre-mix animal nutrition products, meeting quality standards and customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Operates machinery and computer systems to produce animal feed

• Ensures timely processing and on-time delivery of orders that meet quality standards

• Ensures accuracy of feed formulation by planning and following production guidelines

• Monitors product for quality via testing procedures

• Contributes to the implementation of our continuous improvement plan

• Accurately documents production to meet Food Safety Requirements

• Keeps plant environment clean, organized and safe

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a Feed Mill or manufacturing environment preferred

• Grade 12 education or equivalent

• Basic computer skills / machinery operation / machine maintenance abilities

• Coachable and curious

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong attention to detail
  

Expectation from the Role:

• Able to work at heights

• Capable of physical lifting (up to 25kg) repetitively

• Shift work required (M-F: 6AM - 2PM / 2PM - 10PM, biweekly rotation)

• Ability to work statutory holidays and weekends when needed

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)

• Annual bonus

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.

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Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.