JOB TITLE: SKILLED OPERATOR
DIVISION: West
REPORTS TO: Plant Manager
LOCATION: Landmark, MB
Trouw Nutrition Canada, a Nutreco company offers world-class animal nutrition feeding programs to its customers and is Canada’s largest Animal Nutrition Company supported by leading trusted brands. Our parent company Nutreco, is a global leader in animal nutrition and aqua culture business. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nutreco employs more than 10,000 people in 30 countries, with sales in 80 countries. Our Western Region consists of nine feed mills across British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba.
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Skilled Operator reports to the Plant Manager. operates equipment and machinery that requires a certain level of proficiency acquired through training on the job and specialized training.
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Operational tasks:
Executes operational activities / processes such as discharge, load, transport, clean, label, operate all equipment, in order to contribute to a safe, effective and efficient production processes.
Maintenance & repair tasks:
Periodically inspects and executes small maintenance tasks on the production equipment, signaling defects and deficiencies.
If applicable and appropriate, conducts minor repair work
Reporting:
Logs data and information on production orders and activities in the appropriate logbooks / systems in order to have a complete administration and insight in the state and progress of production orders
Continuous improvement:
Signals deviations in current processes, techniques and/or systems and flags opportunities for improvement with supervisor, in order to continuously optimize and improve operational (work) processes, tools and systems.
Safety & Compliance:
Works in compliance with all relevant (personal as well as food) safety, environmental and quality regulations and procedures, as well as operational standards
Promotes awareness on SHEQ, signals potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations
Good housekeeping:
Ensures the work area is left clean and in a safe working condition and that there are no hazardous situations. Maintains the appearance of the production line(s), working area(s) and production site
Scope of work:
Primary focus on the execution of multiple related operational activities (specific in objective and content) at one of more stages in the operational process.
Operation of processes and/or equipment, which is directly related to the core value chain / operational process
Focus of activities / complexity, freedom to think / supervision:
Executes series of routine tasks; course of action is clear based on choices between known alternatives or previous experience / precedents
Impact:
Activities encountered have been experienced previously and there is usually only one correct answer, however, there is some need to analyze and diagnose to find the answer.
Communication and influencing skills:
Supports and advises lower level colleagues.
May supervise support staff.
Dealing with others requires understanding, influencing and supporting people, through applying technical knowledge or rational arguments, leading others to take action
WHAT WE REQUIRE:
Grade 12 or equivalent; Summer Students welcome to apply
Ability to communicate and write in English
Vocational, 2 – 4 years’ experience
Training on the job plus specialized (formal) training
Knowledge in manufacturing / farming
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to regularly bend and twist, and lift 50 pounds.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Temporary, Full Time; Fixed Term
WHAT WE OFFER:
Base salary commensurate with experience.
Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
