Refrigeration B Operator

Bunge; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Oakville is seeking a Refrigeration B Operator to manage refrigeration and boiler systems, including loading and unloading tankers. Candidates should have a valid Refrigeration 'B' ticket, experience in the food industry, and the ability to work rotating shifts. This role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Extended Health Care Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Refrigeration 'B' ticket in good standing with T.S.S.A.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience working in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Operate all plant refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and various operational checks.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Post‑secondary education and a valid Refrigeration 'B' (or 3rd class operating engineer) ticket

Refrigeration 'A' or millwright experience

Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRC, FSSC

Ability to work rotating shifts

Experience with Microsoft Word / Excel

Good oral and written communications

Education

Post-secondary education in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Details

This role is on a rotating shift schedule including days, afternoons and nights including weekends.

The starting hourly rate is $44.99.

A Day in the Life

The Refrigeration B Operator will be responsible for operating all plant refrigeration and boiler systems. In addition, this position requires the individual to load/unload bulk oil tankers, routine repair and maintain ammonia/boiler related equipment and systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assume responsibility for Plant start-up / Shutdown as well as the safe and efficient operation of the ammonia refrigeration and steam equipment as outlined in the TSSA regulations
• Load / Unload tank trucks and maintain unloading area and tank farm areas to GMP standards
• Perform preventative maintenance and various operational and safety checks associated with the equipment
• Respond to emergency situations and support the operations of the buildings fire suppression system
• Record keeping in various log books
• Testing and chemical treatment of plant steam and process waters
• Formulation and transfers of various products as required
• Member of plant’s confined space entry / rescue and HAZAMAT team
• Ensures compliance with Bunge safety policies at all times by putting safety before profit and production

Skills/Experience Requirements

• Post‑secondary education and a valid Refrigeration "B" (or 3rd class operating engineer) ticket in good standing with T.S.S.A
• Refrigeration "A" or millwright experience would be a strong asset
• Demonstrates knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRC, FSSC, and proper employee hygiene practices to meet plant requirements
• Ability to wear respiratory equipment
• Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
• Ability to do heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Working with minimal supervision
• Repairing and maintaining mechanical defects
• Experience working in the food industry and working with packaging equipment would be a strong asset
• Must be able to work across shifts (days, afternoons and nights), including weekends and extended hours
• Experience in Microsoft Word / Excel
• Good oral and written communications
• Knowledge of SAP would be a strong asset

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.

Benefits

• Extended Health Care Benefits – premium paid 100% by Bunge
• Dental, Vision, Employee Life Insurance and AD&D – premium paid 100% by Bunge
• Retirement – after one year of service, Bunge contributes 3% into RPP in addition Bunge will match up to 3% of employee contributions to RRSP
• Tuition Reimbursement – after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.

Vacation

• The year of hire – 1.25 days of vacation for each full month worked to 12/31.
• The calendar year following the year of hire – 3 weeks
• The year in which 9 years of service is completed – 4 weeks
• The year in which 18 years of service is completed – 5 weeks

Company Values

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge