Packaging Operator

Job title: Packaging Operator

Location: St. Marys, ON Hours/Shift: Rotating Shifts

Vacancy Type: New positions

Why join us

Get ready to Own Impact as a Packaging Operator at Trouw Nutrition at St Marys ON, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development, and Own your path.

What you’ll do

• Own the performance of our packaging operations by safely operating and monitoring automated and semi-automatic bagging systems in a fast-paced production environment. You’ll take responsibility for machine rotation, completing quality checks to ensure products meet food safety and customer standards, and efficiently packing through designated stations. You’ll set up and tear down equipment, support equipment changeovers, and maintain a clean and organized workspace through strong housekeeping practices. By staying proactive and adaptable, you’ll also take on additional duties as assigned, contributing to a smooth, efficient, and high-quality production process.

• Who we’re looking for

• Ability to regularly bend, twist, climb ladders and stairs, open/close lids and stand for extended periods

• Ability to lift and move up to 25 kg (55 lbs) regularly

• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced physically demanding environment

• Comfortable working in a noisy, and variable-temperature environment

• Comfortable with use of personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety boots, etc.)

• Capable of operating equipment and working at heights when required

• Ability to work shift work is a MUST: Currently, we are operating on a rotating 8-hour shift schedule, which will soon be transitioning to a 12-hour shift schedule. The new shifts will run from 7 am to 7 pm and from 7 pm to 7 am.

• You’ll also need

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Forklift and skid steer experience is an asset

• 1-2 years of manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred

• Mechanically inclined with a willingness to learn and operate production equipment

• Strong team and interpersonal skills

• Have reliable transportation

• What you’ll receive

• As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family—a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long‑term focus.

• In addition, you’ll receive

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins Day 1

• Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA benefits starting Day 1

• Short‑term/Long‑term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance

• Maternity top‑up and Tuition Reimbursement

• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)

• Sick days/ Personal days

• Our organisation

• Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

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