Job Description
Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.
Trouw Nutrition is hiring! We’re looking for a 5-Month Fixed Term Operator to join our pet food production team in St. Mary’s, ON. In this role, you’ll work with both machinery and computer systems to help produce high-quality animal feed.
We offer hands-on training and cross-training opportunities to keep our team engaged and versatile across all areas of the plant. Safety is our top priority, and we provide ongoing training to ensure a safe work environment.
No experience? No problem — we’re willing to train the right candidate. If you're local to the area and open to working various shifts, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Complete all paperwork required for assigned tasks ensuring proper documentation for Food Safety and follow quality standards
Ability to follow strict manufacturing practices and safety policies
Load bulk trucks: Unload and receive the ingredients; Accurately and efficiently ship products ordered by customers
Perform the tasks related to the preventive and sanitary maintenance of the plant and ensure that the quality control requirements of the ingredients are met at all times
Operate the production line
Endeavors to be productive at all times; Other duties as required
Skills and Expertise
Qualifications:
Experience working in a Feed Mill or manufacturing environment preferred
Ability and availability to work rotational shifts and overtime as required
Positive work attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail. Willingness to learn
Ability to work with a team but also self-motivated to be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Expectation from the Role:
Regular, Full time, Shift-work.
Must be able to lift 25kg; and ability to regularly bend and twist.
Occasional requirement to work at heights
Must possess a valid class 5 license
Forklift driving experience (an asset)
Potential to transition into a permanent role, depending on business needs and your individual performance
Why you Will Love Working with Us:
Global Benefits:
Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone
Next Steps:
We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.
We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”
Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.
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