Utility Operator

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

RRSP Matching Program

Paid Time Off

Learning and Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited in Hamilton, Ontario is hiring a Utility Operator to support daily sanitation, wheat receiving and quality testing in our flour milling facility. The role involves maintaining cleaning schedules, managing cleaning supplies, assisting with pest control, recording data in the ERP system, and ensuring HACCP and GMP compliance.

We value prior food production experience, good communication skills, and mechanical aptitude, with a competitive benefits package and career

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or manufacturing is an asset.
• Shipping/Receiving experience is an asset.
• 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

Experience in food production

Shipping/Receiving

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Hamilton Flour Mill
Hamilton, ON L8L4H2, CAN

Description

Utility Operator

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Division: P&H Milling

Location: Hamilton, ON

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.
• 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

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.