Refrigeration B Operator

Bunge Iberica SA; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Refrigeration B Operator to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant refrigeration and boiler systems. This role involves loading and unloading bulk oil tankers, performing routine maintenance, and responding to emergencies while adhering to safety regulations. Join a diverse and talented team that values innovation and collaboration, and enjoy a strong compensation package with extensive health benefits, retirement contributions, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement. If you're ready to grow and make a difference, this position is for you!

Benefits

Extended Health Care Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation Benefits

Qualifications

• Valid Refrigeration 'B' ticket in good standing with T.S.S.A. required.
• Experience in the food industry and packaging equipment is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate ammonia refrigeration and steam equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to emergency situations.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and maintain GMP standards.

Skills

Refrigeration B ticket

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Ability to work rotating shifts

Heavy lifting capability

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Good communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Date: Apr 22, 2025

Position Summary:

The Refrigeration B Operator will be responsible to operate 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. The refrigeration B operator will be responsible for the votation of product using scrape surface heat exchangers.

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.

Skill/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.

At Bunge: people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package, and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient.
• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably.
• 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 – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• 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.

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].