Operating Engineer - 3rd Class

Bunge Iberica SA; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge Canada in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a capable Operations Engineer to operate deodorizing, bleaching, oil transfer, refrigeration, steam generation, and wastewater systems. The role ensures safe, compliant operations, accurate inventory and data logging, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, conducting quality checks, maintaining equipment, and reporting issues per GMP and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Third Class Operating Engineer Certification is required.
• Experience with industrial processing equipment or utility systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety and quality standards is preferred.
• Ability to document operational data and inventory accurately.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions when unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Operate deodorizing, bleaching, oil transfer, vacuum, refrigeration, steam generation, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Maximize processing efficiency while meeting safety, quality, yield, environmental, and cost targets.
• Monitor and control oil inventory levels, movements, and distribution.
• Perform routine quality checks, sampling, and testing of oils and related products.
• Maintain and operate the GEKA steam generator and associated utilities.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure systems are operating safely and efficiently.
• Record production data, inventory movements, quality results, and operational activities in SAP and required reports.
• Complete routine housekeeping inspections and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Report equipment issues, operational concerns, incidents, spills, or safety hazards in accordance with company procedures.
• Comply with GMP, food safety, environmental, and workplace safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Documentation

GMP knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Third Class Operating Engineer Certification

Job description

A Day in the Life:

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this position is responsible for operating and monitoring the deodorizing, bleaching, oil transfer, wastewater, steam generation, and vacuum systems within the facility. The role supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while ensuring compliance with quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), environmental requirements, and company policies. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining product quality, inventory accuracy, and operational reliability.

• The starting hourly rate for this role is $43.11


• Availability to work varying schedules, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holiday coverage as required.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operate deodorizing, bleaching, oil transfer, vacuum, refrigeration, steam generation, and wastewater treatment systems.


• Maximize processing efficiency while meeting safety, quality, yield, environmental, and cost targets.


• Monitor and control oil inventory levels, movements, and distribution.


• Perform routine quality checks, sampling, and testing of oils and related products.


• Maintain and operate the GEKA steam generator and associated utilities.


• Monitor equipment performance and ensure systems are operating safely and efficiently.


• Record production data, inventory movements, quality results, and operational activities in SAP and required reports.


• Complete routine housekeeping inspections and maintain a clean, safe work environment.


• Report equipment issues, operational concerns, incidents, spills, or safety hazards in accordance with company procedures.


• Comply with all GMP, food safety, environmental, and workplace safety requirements.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as required.

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Third Class Operating Engineer Certification is required.


• Experience operating industrial processing equipment, utility systems, or production processes is considered an asset.


• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and quality standards.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document operational data and inventory information.


• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during periods without direct supervision.


• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection, and comply with fit-testing requirements.


• Commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant operating environment.

Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

Bunge Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse culture. If you require accommodations due to a disability or other protected characteristic during the recruitment process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail].

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive


• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative


• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

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