Packing Operator

Location: Strathroy, ON
Job Type: Full Time
Shift available:  Rotating Shift 
Compensation: $20.00/hr, after probation time will increase up to $27.70/hr

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

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

Please notify your supervisor prior to applying for this position.  If selected for an interview, you will  to submit signed copies of your last two performance reviews.

Principal Accountabilities:
•  Packaging Operation and Risk management
•  Operate multi-function machinery and process control equipment through control panels, computer terminals and other miscellaneous control systems to receive, transfer, grind, batch/blend, pellet/extrude, bag and ship animal feed/petfood safely and efficiently
•  Maintain shift- & process logs as well as several other lean management related documents
•  Observe gauges, monitors etc. to ensure compliance with critical to quality specifications
•  Set up and adjust processing and packaging equipment to efficiently and safely manufacture animal feed/petfood
•  Perform miscellaneous operator care related maintenance duties as well as aid troubleshooting processes guided by maintenance technicians
•  Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
•  Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
•  Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
•  Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
•  Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
•  Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting 50 lbs kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
•  Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment
•  Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
•  Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
•  Basic use of a computer
•  Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:
•  Prior experience in production related work
•  Previous forklift experience
•  Proven ability to manage compliance with Environment, Health & Safety and Operations standards and regulations
•  Knowledge of inventory control, quality management, operating efficiency, agricultural experience or specialized knowledge of grain handling and crop input products
•  Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate, service, and troubleshoot machinery
•  Previous expereince on animal feed/pet food manufacturing process and process control system
•  High School diploma or Equivalent

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.