Operator - 5 month Fixed Term

Trouw Nutrition; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal nutrition company in St. Marys, ON, is seeking a 5-Month Fixed Term Operator for their pet food production team. In this role, you will operate machinery and ensure high-quality production standards while receiving hands-on training. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, detail-focused, and willing to work various shifts. Join us in our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Benefits

Hands-on training

Cross-training opportunities

Emphasis on safety

Qualifications

• Experience in a Feed Mill or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work rotational shifts and overtime as required.
• Willingness to learn and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete all paperwork ensuring proper documentation for Food Safety.
• Follow strict manufacturing practices and safety policies.
• Operate the production line and load bulk trucks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

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 hiring! We’re looking for a 5-Month Fixed Term Operator to join our pet food production team in St. Mary’s, ON. In this role, you’ll work with both machinery and computer systems to help produce high-quality animal feed.

We offer hands-on training and cross-training opportunities to keep our team engaged and versatile across all areas of the plant. Safety is our top priority, and we provide ongoing training to ensure a safe work environment.

No experience? No problem — we’re willing to train the right candidate. If you're local to the area and open to working various shifts, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Complete all paperwork required for assigned tasks ensuring proper documentation for Food Safety and follow quality standards

• Ability to follow strict manufacturing practices and safety policies

• Load bulk trucks: Unload and receive the ingredients; Accurately and efficiently ship products ordered by customers

• Perform the tasks related to the preventive and sanitary maintenance of the plant and ensure that the quality control requirements of the ingredients are met at all times

• Operate the production line

• Endeavors to be productive at all times; Other duties as required

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a Feed Mill or manufacturing environment preferred

• Ability and availability to work rotational shifts and overtime as required

• Positive work attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail. Willingness to learn

• Ability to work with a team but also self-motivated to be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Expectation from the Role:

• Regular, Full time, Shift-work.

• Must be able to lift 25kg; and ability to regularly bend and twist.

• Occasional requirement to work at heights

• Must possess a valid class 5 license

• Forklift driving experience (an asset)

• Potential to transition into a permanent role, depending on business needs and your individual performance

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

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 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.