Packaging Operator

Nutreco; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with employer match

Health, dental, vision, HSA benefits

Short-term/Long-term disability and MH

Maternity top-up and tuition support

Vacation and sick/personal days

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, is hiring a Packaging Operator in St. Marys, ON. The role involves operating bagging systems, performing quality checks, and supporting equipment setup in a busy production area.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, and are comfortable with rotating shifts and physical work. Forklift/skid steer experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift and skid steer experience is an asset.
• Mechanically inclined with willingness to learn production equipment.
• Strong team and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated and semi-automatic bagging systems in a fast-paced production environment.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet food safety and customer standards; pack efficiently through designated stations.
• Set up and tear down equipment, support equipment changeovers, maintain clean and organized workspace.
• Stay proactive and adaptable, take on additional duties to ensure a smooth, high-quality production process.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanically inclined

People skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Skid steer experience

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future. Role: Packaging Operator. Location: St. Marys, ON. Hours/Shift: Rotating Shifts. Vacancy Type: New positions.

Why join us

Get ready to Own Impact as a Packaging Operator at Trouw Nutrition at St Marys ON, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development, and Own your path.

What you’ll do

• Own the performance of our packaging operations by safely operating and monitoring automated and semi-automatic bagging systems in a fast-paced production environment.
• You’ll take responsibility for machine rotation, completing quality checks to ensure products meet food safety and customer standards, and efficiently packing through designated stations.
• You’ll set up and tear down equipment, support equipment changeovers, and maintain a clean and organized workspace through strong housekeeping practices.
• By staying proactive and adaptable, you’ll also take on additional duties as assigned, contributing to a smooth, efficient, and high-quality production process.

Who we’re looking for

• Ability to regularly bend, twist, climb ladders and stairs, open/close lids and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 kg (55 lbs) regularly.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced physically demanding environment.
• Comfortable working in a noisy, and variable-temperature environment.
• Comfortable with use of personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety boots, etc.).
• Capable of operating equipment and working at heights when required.
• Ability to work shift work is a MUST: Currently, we are operating on a rotating 8-hour shift schedule, which will soon be transitioning to a 12-hour shift schedule. The new shifts will run from 7 am to 7 pm and from 7 pm to 7 am.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift and skid steer experience is an asset.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined with a willingness to learn and operate production equipment.
• Strong team and interpersonal skills.
• Have reliable transportation.

What you’ll receive

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins Day 1.
• Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA benefits starting Day 1.
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance.
• Maternity top-up and Tuition Reimbursement.
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered).
• Sick days/ Personal days.

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. #Ownit

Eligibility

Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing (USA role only).

Employment Equity

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

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.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Accessibility

Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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.

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.

To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.