Production Technician

A Day in the Life:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Technician is responsible for safely operating and maintaining process and equipment to ensure quality is met in the most efficient manner possible. The Production Technician must consistently perform all operator job functions in accordance with Bunge PQSE policies and procedures including quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Position Details:

This role is on a 12 hour rotating shift schedule.

The hourly rate for this role is 36.00/hr

What You’ll Be Doing:

• The following duties and responsibilities are not to be considered inclusive of all requirements of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be required or will be assigned as deemed appropriate by management.
• Maintain knowledge of all departmental safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of Bunge PQSE policies and procedures and comply with them on a consistent basis ensuring that all safety and housekeeping programs are being carried out in an acceptable manner
• Continuously monitor all department processes through frequent visual inspections and the HMI (computer) screens. All equipment and processes are to be operated safely and efficiently.
• Make appropriate process adjustments to ensure target product quality goals and standards are achieved in conjunction with co-workers and supervisors
• Make operational decisions that minimize operating the plant at reduced rate and that reduce the potential for unscheduled operational down time in conjunction with co-workers and supervisors
• Ensure that all required samples are collected and properly labeled
• Support or initiate tasks/activities in stopping and starting the plant process and equipment whether the shutdown is planned or unplanned.
• Support the activities of personnel during shutdowns to ensure that:
• Equipment is properly isolated, locked & tagged, and safe to work on
• Personnel are following proper safety procedures, wearing proper PPE and using the proper tools for the job assigned
• Cooperate with the activities of shift crew members, maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure that all work in the department are being performed in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate logs and notes – ensure the accuracy of all department logs, notes and production reports.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative for monitoring and controlling all the activities within the department while making operational decisions with minimal supervision.
• Restrictions: all employees must be trained and observed to ensure they are capable of performing duties of this role in a safe and efficient manner. The Production Technician is qualified to operate in all areas of the plant with the exception of the Control Room / Boiler Room. This includes:
• Operate in the prep plant
• Operate in the extraction plant
• Complete the required QC testing on daily basis for each area of responsibility
• Production Technician positions will rotate through the Prep Plant and Extraction Plant to become familiar with the operating processes and equipment
  

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• This position requires the incumbent to possess a current and valid driver’s license in the province of Alberta (Class 5 or equivalent)
• Grade 12 Education required
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certification or higher is required
• Ability to work days and nights. Shift schedules may change on a frequent basis as required by the business
• Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
  
  

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• We Are One Team by fostering collaboration, respect, and inclusion
• We Lead the Way by being agile, empowered, and innovative
• We Do What's Right by acting safely, sustainably, and with integrity
  
  

Benefits:

• Extended Health Care Benefits – premium paid 100% by Bunge
• Dental, Vision, Employee Life Insurance and AD&D – premium paid 100% by Bunge
• Retirement – after one year of service, Bunge contributes 3% into RPP in addition Bunge will match up to 3% of employee contributions to RRSP
• Tuition Reimbursement – after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• Vacation
• The year of hire – 1.25 days of vacation for each full month worked to 12/31.
• The calendar year following the year of hire – 3 weeks
• The year in which 9 years of service is completed – 4 weeks
• The year in which 18 years of service is completed – 5 weeks
  
  

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled