General Labour

Position Details: 

This position involves various shift arrangements, and the general laborer must be flexible to accommodate the frequently changing shift arrangements.  Shifts can be day shift, Monday to Friday 0700 hours to 1530 hours. However, there is a requirement to frequently fill in on twelve hour rotating shifts as a spare person on shift.  Shift schedules and job assignments for this position are arranged by the Material Handling Supervisor in accordance with the business requirements for the various plant areas.  

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including extended health care, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays, please reach out to your HR representative directly for any questions. 

A Day in the Life: 

This position will start out doing general housekeeping type work in the plant. The position requires a conscientious person in the areas of operational procedures, quality control, GMP, reporting, safety and housekeeping and customer service.  This area of responsibility requires a person whom can work flexible schedules, on relatively short notice, as directed by the needs of the business.                                                                 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Totally responsible for any area of operations assigned to during all hours of work to which assigned on a particular shift or week.                                                                   
• Compliance with any Work Instruction – Operational Procedures                                                            
• Maintaining the safe and efficient use of all equipment, ensuring only the equipment that needs to run is operating and in good order                                                                           
• Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at all times                                                                 
• Safely and efficiently operating equipment i.e the locomotive switch engine, trackmobile, Bob cat, case skid, fork lift, car tugger  as required.                                                              
• Maintaining a stock of sufficient cleaning supplies, safety supplies and equipment in the stockroom.                                                                             
• Cleaning up of plant grounds and perimeter areas as required and directed by Supervision.       
• Loading of meal and hulls products and unloading of incoming beans and seed rail cars, trucks and vessels (ships) as required.                                                                                     
• Completing the proper paperwork for all loads received and loaded.  As these loads are shipped and received in bulk, the incumbents are responsible for the accurate operation of truck and rail bulk weighing scales and accurately recording of the weights received or shipped, as the case may be.                                                                          
• Basic computer and keyboard skills sufficient to accurately use the plant OneWeigh and System 2000 programs.                                                                                                  
• Provide accurate written reports on any Incidents, Accidents, Fire or Spills as necessary, utilizing the “Employee Departmental Report” form.                                                                             
• Complying with all Bunge Corporate and Hamilton policies, including Safe Work Practices, Emergency Measures Plan, Hourly Employee’s Handbook, and the Health and Safety Act of Ontario.  Maintaining Safety Standards in all areas of work.                                                     
• Call in to the Boiler Room Operator at 3:00 am for attendance check-in when on shift.
• Requirement to maintain all aspects of the quality and food/feed safety system such as QMS, HACCP, GMP and other BNA systems.                                                   

Skills/Experience Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education required, technical college diploma preferred.                                                         
• Good mechanical aptitude.                                                                                    
• Good computer / keyboard skills                                                                                         
• Able to consistently lift up to 22.7 kg.                                                                                
• Must be able to work from heights and in confined spaces.                                                                      
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written   

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: 

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect 

• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient 

• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably 

Bunge Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse culture.  If you require accommodations due to a disability or other protected characteristic during the recruitment process, please contact us by sending an email to BNA.HR.CA.Accessibility@bunge.com.  

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled