Refrigeration Operator

Refrigeration Operator

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 
This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Description:

In the role of Refrigeration Operator you will be responsible for daily completion of production processes within a work area, operational department, operational support area, or technical domain.

You will ensure areas of responsibilities meet Business/Plant standards for safety, quality, efficiency and financial performance.

You will also perform skilled tasks to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and/or modify complex industrial refrigeration equipment, processes and/or systems. Another responsibility of this role is to help diagnose cause of malfunctions or equipment failures. Some key expectations of this role include; performing preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance. Assisting in the installation, calibration and start-up of new equipment. Working with minimal to no supervision and monitors quality of own work.

You will be in charge of performing daily tasks by applying skills and knowledge of one or more products, processes, areas or machines. Having a thorough understanding of the process, work flow and works on assignments where judgment is required to resolve problems and make recommendations is an important aspect of the role. Also, you will have the responsibility of maintaining refrigeration requirements for plant operations – freezers, rounds, HVAC operations, and all operational duties for production coverage.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Execute activities of day-to-day operations of assigned area, following policies and procedures related to personnel
• safety and food/feed safety, comply with corporate policies and procedures related to Environment, Health and Safety
• (EHS), Comply with corporate policies and procedures related to Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory (FSQR).
• Health & Safety: Enforce a culture of zero fatality, injury and illness.
• Environmental: Understand and proactively avoid environmental impact and potential risk to the businesses.
• Food Safety: directly monitor risks associated with products, ensure HACCP/FDA requirements are met in all food and
• feed processes, understand food safety fundamentals and complete safety inspections and housekeeping audits.
• Operate motorized vehicles with components used to move or lift products, equipment, or materials within and amongst
• destinations (warehouses, storage yards, plant factories, railroad stations, offices, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required:

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
• Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
• Stationary Engineer 4th class
• Must obtain 3rd class stationary engineer certification or Class B refrigeration certification within 2 years of hiring date
• Must have experience working with boilers and steam.
• Must have knowledge of TSSA standards.
• At least one year of experience in production related work
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts.
• Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, open/close valves, shoveling,pounding with hammer.
• Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to operate machinery
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment
• Must be able to read/write English
• High School diploma or equivalen

Preferred:

• Gas technician 1 certificate
• Food Industry experience
• Knowledge of CFIA requirements for food manufacturing
• Demonstrated computer skills including data entry and data retrieval
• Ability to read blueprints and layout drawings
• Knowledge of industrial safety, food safety and environmental regulations with absolute commitment to safety.
• Self-starter with ability to work effectively and lead within a team environment
• Strong problem solving skills, good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and a desire to be part of a high-performing team.Experience working with ammonia cooling and compressed air systems
• Experience working with ammonia cooling and compressed air systems
   

This Full Time position is located in London, ON; however please expect receiving calls from a 204 area code in case you are considered. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

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