Mill Operator

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures. 

Location: Mitchell, Ontario
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Rotating between 2nd and 3rd shift
Pay Rate: $22.00/hr during probation period (90 days), $24.00/hr after probation

This job posting is for an existing vacancy 

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

If you are an internal candidate, please notify your supervisor prior to applying for this position.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to submit signed copies of your last two performance reviews.

Principal Accountabilities: 

• Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Mill Operator works with other operators, supervisors and other personnel to ensure safe, efficient operations, as well as striving to meet customer requirements all while keeping the plant in a clean and efficient state
• Operate and monitor using computerized and controlled systems associated with the production of feed; including grinders, oil handling, and paletizing equipment
• Ensure accurate information of scale weights and transactions are recorded daily
• Load and receive incoming and outgoing trucks per plant requirements
• Collect & process samples as required
• Troubleshoot minor problems as needed and perform maintenance tasks to fix
• Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for environmental impact of the operation
• Assist plant personnel as needed, and perform other duties as requested by the leadership team
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualification:

• 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 up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling,and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise,etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in production related work
• A high level of mechanical aptitude
• Competent computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office

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

At Cargill, we are committed to building a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully. We believe that bringing together different perspectives strengthens our teams and drives better outcomes.

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