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 37.00/hr

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• 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.
• The Production Technician is qualified to operate in all areas of the plant with the exception of the Control Room / Boiler Room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience Requirements: 

• 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.

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

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge