Utility Operator

P & H Milling Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 4,228,000 - 4,641,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage (Medical, dental, and視

RRSP Matching Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness Initiatives

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

P&H Milling is seeking a Utility Operator in Halifax to support daily sanitation and grain-handling tasks within a 12-hour continental shift. You will assist with receiving wheat, perform quality tests, and help operate the mill as needed, ensuring compliance with HACCP and GMP standards.

Experience in food production is valued; strong communication, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork are essential to ensure safe, efficient operations across the plant.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing is an asset.
• Shipping/Receiving experience an asset.
• Ability to work 12-hour continental shifts
• Competent communication skills, both oral and written
• Mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning as required by the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain cleanliness of mill exterior, including the shorts loading area.
• Maintain Inventory of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Assist with the management and monitoring of the Integrated Pest Management
• Inspect and perform required testing of all wheat to ensure specifications are met.
• Complete all wheat receiving reports, weigh scale tickets and inspection sheets.
• Record daily wheat receiving information into ERP system.
• Report any food safety, product quality and/or food security incidents to the QA Department.
• Ensure HACCP, GMP and Company policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure that all injuries, hazards and near misses are reported.

Skills

12-hour shifts

Clear communication

Mechanical aptitude

Food production experience

Shipping/receiving

Job description

Description

Utility Operator

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent (12 Hour Continental Shift)

Division: P&H Milling

Wage: $31.69 (After Probationary Period)

Who We Are

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.

Your Team

P&H Milling: P&H Milling is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing high-quality flour and cereal products for bakeries, food manufacturers, and consumers. From coast to coast, we transform Canadian wheat into trusted products that feed families at home and abroad.

We are seeking a Utility Operator to join our P&H Milling team. This role is responsible for executing daily and weekly sanitation tasks around the facility, receiving wheat and performing quality tests as well as assisting with daily operations of the mill as needed.

Day to Day

• Perform daily cleaning as required by the Master Cleaning Schedule,
• Maintain cleanliness of mill exterior, including the shorts loading area,
• Maintain Inventory of cleaning supplies and chemicals,
• Assist with the management and monitoring of the Integrated Pest Management
• Inspect and perform required testing of all wheat to ensure specifications are met,
• Complete all wheat receiving reports, weigh scale tickets and inspection sheets,
• Record daily wheat receiving information into ERP system,
• Report any food safety, product quality and/or food security incidents to the QA Department,
• Ensure HACCP, GMP and Company policies and procedures are followed,
• Ensure that all injuries, hazards and near misses are reported.

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing is an asset.
• Shipping/Receiving experience an asset.
• Ability to work 12-hour continental shifts
• Competent communication skills, both oral and written
• Mechanical aptitude

Why Join Us

At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program