Process Operator (Crush or Refinery)

Louis Dreyfus Company; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural processing company based in Yorkton, Canada is seeking Process Operators for its canola crushing and processing facility. Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma and two years of industrial experience. Responsibilities include operating equipment, monitoring processes, and performing quality checks. We offer comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, and a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to work at heights and climb stairs/ladders.
• Capable of moving/lifting 50lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor and log process information.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues throughout the facility.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Numerical skills

Safety adherence

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

We are currently hiring for Process Operators to work in our Crush (Preparation and Extraction) and Refinery departments in LDC Yorkton's Canola crushing and processing facility (existing and/or expansion).

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Operate processing equipment in a fast paced environment.
• Adhere to safety policies and standards set forth by the company.
• Monitor and log process information.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical issues throughout the facility.
• Perform housekeeping duties in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Conduct in process quality checks through various sampling methods.
• Operate various pieces of PME.
• Report deficiencies/issues to department management.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of previous work experience in an industrial setting.
• Must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Must participate in shiftwork rotations and overtime in a facility which has continuous operations, working 200 hours in a 5 week period, including day and night shifts, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Must be able to work at heights, as well as frequently climb stairs and ladders as required for the responsibilities of the job.
• Must be able to withstand extended periods of walking and standing.
• Must be able to move, lift, push, pull and grasp manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50lbs or more, which may require regular bending and crouching.
• Able to thrive and work in fast-paced, challenging and changing environments, including hot/cold outdoors/indoors, varying degrees of dirt, dust, odor, sound, etc.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, effective oral and written communication skills, and basic numerical skills are required.
• Well-organized, self-motivated and action oriented.
• Committed to working safely, efficiently and effectively within a team environment.
• Must possess a passion for the agriculture industry, and ambitious to grow with a company.

Additional Information

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

• Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching
• Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.