We are recruiting for Material Handlers to support ongoing Canola Crushing operations as well as expansion efforts, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Material Handlers are responsible for receiving, unloading, distributing, loading, and otherwise handling all products that enter or leave the facility. This position is responsible for operating all equipment used for those activities in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with government regulations and company standards.
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Load meal, oil, distillate and any other products moving within or leaving the facility.
- Assist with Seed Receiving including grading activities as assigned and unloading trucks and railcars.
- Operate the locomotive(s) and switch railcars within the facility.
- Operate other Power Mobile Equipment (PME) including skid steers and front-end loaders.
- Work in an organized, safe, and clean manner, ensuring work area is clean and free from all safety hazards.
- Responds to equipment issues or alarms, investigates, and initiates resolution. Conducts in process quality control tests, enters data into the electronic data system and operates the HMI in the plant.
- Operate assigned equipment, perform regular checks, and log inspections of equipment and immediately report any damage or other maintenance needs.
- Ensure compliance with Company safety and food safety rules by self and others. Wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
Secondary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Work with plant management to assist in the smooth operational running of the facility.
- Assist with general sanitation and shutdown activities throughout the facility as needed.
- Additional duties include, but are not limited to, general responsibilities in all areas of operations, procurement, quality, health & safety, refinery, transportation, logistics, internal & external maintenance of facility.
- Actively participate in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance and continuous improvement efforts as well as job-related training as required.
- All other duties as assigned.