Process Operator

Bunge • Warden, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating production systems, maintaining plant housekeeping, and analyzing process samples to optimize product quality and production efficiency while maintaining personal and food safety. The role operates canola crushing and/or refining systems, conducts quality tests, makes process adjustments through a PLC system, monitors equipment, performs cleaning and minor repairs, handles process chemicals, maintains shift logs, and follows applicable regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• One year of experience working in a grain processing facility or manufacturing/industrial environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required knowledge, skills, and competence will be considered.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate canola crushing and/or refining systems and follow good manufacturing practices.
• Test raw ingredients, meal, and oil from crude, refined, bleached, and deodorized stages using laboratory equipment; make appropriate PLC process adjustments to meet quality and production specifications.
• Monitor equipment for wear and potential damage, perform minor repairs, and assist maintenance with other repairs as needed.
• Clean the plant, equipment, pipes, and tanks according to the cleaning schedule, and maintain required documentation.
• Receive and offload process chemicals in accordance with safety procedures.
• Maintain and update shift logs.
• Operate in accordance with Federal, State/Provincial, and Viterra regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED