Located 10km North of Saskatoon, Northern Farm Foods is a producer owned Non-GMO Canola Processing Facility. We are currently seeking an individual to join our operations team as an entry level operator.
RESPONSIBILITY:
* This is an entry level position with excellent growth potential leading to advancement to a higher level of responsibility for operating equipment for the seed preparation Crush and Refinery process.
* Entry level position with process operators to assist in the smooth operational running of the crush plant at various manual activities including maintenance, cleaning, and general labor.
* Conducting process quality control laboratory tests, enters data in electronic data system and operates the HMI in the plant.
* Shipping/receiving - seed, meal, oil, and misc.
* Forklift operation, grain handling auger, scissor lift, and skid steer.
* Actively participates in job-related training, shift/team activities.
REQUIRED PROFILE:
* The ideal applicant will have strong mechanical aptitude, good problem solving and decision making skills.
* Having a class 4 steam ticket a definite asset but not necessary.
* Good health and ability to work in physically challenging environment.
* Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management skills, multi-tasking, prioritizing work, and exercising initiative to ensure an efficient and quality level of service.
* Good computer skills (MS Office, e-mail), comfortable with learning new computer programs.
SKILL AND ABILITY ASSESTS:
* Previous experience in a Canola/food processing an asset but not required.
* A proven team player, an ability to work well with others, communication, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision and willing to take initiative.