Refrigeration Operator - $3000 Sign-on Bonus

Cargill; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agribusiness company in Ontario is seeking a Licensed Refrigeration Operator who will perform maintenance and troubleshooting on refrigeration systems. Candidates must possess a 3rd Class Stationary Engineer or B Class Refrigeration License, and be prepared to work 12-hour night shifts. This position also includes various duties such as ensuring compliance with safety regulations and performing emergency duties. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including a sign-on bonus and allowances.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Medical and Vision Coverage

Company DC Pension Plan

Paid personal days

Employee Assistance Program

Employee luncheons

Tool Allowance

Boot Allowance

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work continental night shift (12 hours).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment safely.
• Maintain refrigeration with ammonia cooling and compressed air systems.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Basic computer and typing skills

Education

3rd Class Stationary Engineer or B Class Refrigeration License

Job description

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Job Title: Licensed Refrigeration Operator – Watson, Guelph, Ontario

Job ID: 319794

Date Posted: 17-Dec-2025

Job Location: 180 Watson Parkway, S. in Guelph, Ontario

Job Type: Hourly - Full Time

Shift(s) Available: Continental (12-hour Nights) 7:00pm-7:00am
Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (48 hrs.)
Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday (36 hrs.)

Pay Rate: $37.90/hr

Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 (net)

License Required: 3rd Class Stationary Engineer or a B Class Refrigeration License

About the Role

Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment safely while abiding by all policies & procedures. As a B Class Refrigeration Operator, reporting to the Chief Refrigeration Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation/maintenance of all refrigeration systems, boilers and auxiliary equipment.

Benefits Information

• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Medical and Vision Coverage
• Company DC Pension Plan
• 2 Paid personal days off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Meat Purchase Discount Plan
• Employee luncheons during the year
• Tool Allowance
• Boot Allowance

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintain refrigeration with ammonia cooling and compressed air systems
• Follow all safety, food safety, and environmental regulations
• Ensure proper operation of plant and office HVAC systems
• Maintain building, roof, floor and report substandard conditions
• Knowledge of TSSA standards and PSM (Process Safety Management) requirements
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions such as dust, noise, hot and cold
• Comfortable working in a raw meat (beef & pork) manufacturing plant
• Basic computer and typing skills
• Proficient in the English language (reading and writing)
• Perform emergency duties if required and understand various uses of fire-fighting equipment
• Complete other related duties as assigned by the Chief Refrigeration Engineer

Required Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 3rd Class Stationary Engineer or a B Class Refrigeration License is required
• Ability to work continental night shift (12 hours)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing environment and CFIA regulations
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a licensed Refrigeration Operator
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Available to work overtime and weekends (if required) to meet business needs

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