Temporary Relief Operator/Labourer

Bunge; Russell; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge Harrowby plant is seeking a Temporary Relief Operator/Labourer to safely operate production and utility systems, supporting safe operations, product quality, and regulatory compliance. Your flexibility and technical aptitude will help maintain plant performance and food safety.

Pay rates: Labourer CAD 24.94/hour (Mon-Fri 7:00–3:30); Relief Operator CAD 30.20/hour with 12-hour rotating day/night shifts on a 4-day rotation. Candidates must be available for both roles and rotating schedules.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or GED is required.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certification is an asset.
• Experience in an oilseed processing plant is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and work well in a team.
• Able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate Preparation, Solvent Extraction, Degumming, Boiler, Water, and Effluent Treatment systems safely and efficiently.
• Follow proper start-up, shut-down, fire suppression, and emergency response procedures.
• Perform equipment inspections, maintain housekeeping standards, and ensure plant rule compliance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret samples to ensure adherence to product quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor computer data, instruments, and visual indicators to make effective process adjustments.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist maintenance teams as required.
• Communicate process interruptions and mechanical issues with team members, relieving shifts, and supervisors.
• Perform additional duties and learn other plant roles as needed to support safe and efficient operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication and teamwork

Ability to work rotating shifts

Food safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 or GED

4th Class Power Engineering Certification (asset)

Job description

City : Harrowby State : Manitoba (CA-MB) Country : Canada (CA) Requisition Number : 47607

A Day in the Life

As a Temporary Relief Operator/Labourer, you will support critical plant operations by safely and efficiently operating production and utility systems. This role provides essential coverage across departments and shifts, helping ensure safe operations, product quality, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective production. Your flexibility and technical aptitude will directly support uninterrupted plant performance and food safety standards.

Position Details

This is a temporary relief Operator/Labourer position. Candidates must be available to work both roles, with pay applied based on the position worked. Availability to work all listed shifts, including rotating schedules, is required.

• Labourer Role
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (day shift) Pay Rate: $24.94/hour
• Relief Operator Role
  • Schedule: 12-hour rotating day and night shifts on a 4-day rotation Pay Rate: $30.20/hour

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate Preparation, Solvent Extraction, Degumming, Boiler, Water, and Effluent Treatment systems safely and efficiently
• Follow proper start-up, shut-down, fire suppression, and emergency response procedures
• Perform equipment inspections, maintain housekeeping standards, and ensure plant rule compliance
• Collect, analyze, and interpret samples to ensure adherence to product quality standards and specifications
• Monitor computer data, instruments, and visual indicators to make effective process adjustments
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist maintenance teams as required
• Communicate process interruptions and mechanical issues with team members, relieving shifts, and supervisors
• Perform additional duties and learn other plant roles as needed to support safe and efficient operations

Skills/Experience Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 or GED
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certification is an asset
• Experience in an oilseed processing plant is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively within a team
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
• Demonstrated commitment to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement

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 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].

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