Temporary Production Technician

Bunge Iberica SA; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge seeks a Temporary Production Technician in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. You will safely operate and maintain production equipment to support canola oil and meal manufacturing, with a 12-hour rotating shift and a starting hourly rate of 37.00.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will ensure safety, quality and environmental standards while driving efficiency and reliability of plant processes. Relevant certifications and a strong safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license is required.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Fourth Class Power Engineering Certification or higher is required.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing/production environments is an asset.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days and nights, with schedules changing as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant processes and equipment through routine inspections and HMI systems.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and housekeeping policies.
• Make process adjustments to achieve production, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Identify and communicate operational issues that may impact safety, product quality, production, or equipment reliability.
• Collect, label, and manage required product and process samples.
• Support plant startup, shutdown, and turnaround activities while minimizing downtime and product loss.
• Maintain understanding of prep, extraction, and steam plant processes and equipment.
• Work with operations, maintenance, and contractor personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Complete accurate operational logs, production reports, and shift documentation.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment while monitoring and controlling plant operations with minimal supervision.
• Participate in rotational assignments between Prep Plant and Extraction Plant to develop knowledge and skills.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Safety commitment

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Independence

Record-keeping

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Power Engineering Certification

Tools

HMI systems

Job description

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Temporary Production Technician

Date: Aug 31, 2026

City : Fort Saskatchewan State : Alberta (CA-AB) Country : Canada (CA) Requisition Number : 47612

A Day in the Life:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Technician is responsible for safely operating and maintaining production equipment and processes to ensure quality standards are met in the most efficient manner possible. This role supports the safe, reliable, and efficient production of canola oil and meal while adhering to Bunge's quality, safety, environmental, and operational standards.

• The starting hourly rate is 37.00
• The schedule is a 12-hour rotating shift

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operate and monitor plant processes and equipment through routine inspections and HMI systems.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Make process adjustments to achieve production, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Identify and communicate operational issues that may impact safety, product quality, production, or equipment reliability.
• Collect, label, and manage required product and process samples.
• Support plant startup, shutdown, and turnaround activities while minimizing downtime and product loss.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of prep plant, extraction plant, and steam plant processes and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and contractor personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Complete accurate operational logs, production reports, and shift documentation.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment while monitoring and controlling plant operations with minimal supervision.
• Participate in rotational assignments between the Prep Plant and Extraction Plant to develop operational knowledge and skills.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Fourth Class Power Engineering Certification or higher is required.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, processing, or production environments is considered an asset.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days and nights, with schedules changing as required by business needs.

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.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

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

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