Operations Trainee Full Time

GROW YOUR FUTURE WITH KOCH FERTILIZER CANADA, ULC! • A culture that places top priority on integrity and compliance

• Opportunity for career growth at one of the largest, financially stable companies in the world
• Encouragement to challenge the status quo and share knowledge
• Responsibilities and rewards based on contributions
• Continued company growth as a result of reinvesting 90% of our earnings

Based in Brandon, Manitoba, we synthesize and blend nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfur products with ammonia, which we market primarily in the prairie provinces of Canada and the northern United States. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, we employ approximately 270 dedicated team members. Our fundamental commitment to safety, health, and environmental stewardship drives all our processes.

In accordance with our Collective Agreement, the successful applicant will be hired into this position at ‘L’ rate (currently $27.39/hour). All overtime is paid at double time. A $0.75/hour shift premium based on a 12 hour shift rotation schedule.

You also have the opportunity to continue to earn more per hour with different power engineering certificates!!!

Come join our team for an opportunity to grow your career!

What You Will Do

• Ensure all plants operate safely and efficiently to maximize production without environmental impact
• Observe and record regular readings on daily log sheets and via a handheld data logging device
• Maintain a daily log with details of daily duties, assignments and other work
• Act as safety watchers for confined space entries and issue work permits
• Submit product and water samples to lab for analysis of pH and other characteristics
• Troubleshoot plant systems through regular inspections, loop isolations and maintenance identification
• Inspect equipment and machinery and communicate precise requirements for issuing work orders
• Participate in training as a member of the fire crew
• Use some special equipment such as forklifts, scissor lift/JLG
• Be able to effectively utilize time management to plan your day and be detailed orientated
• Use a high level of integrity, honesty and professionalism in your daily work
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

The work environment you’ll be entering requires and includes:

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Availability for shift work and emergency call out
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights
• Occasional exposure to fumes/airborne particles
• Ability to pass pulmonary breathing test
• Ability to wear a gas mask-type respirator and PPE
• Tolerance to occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic/caustic chemicals with appropriate PPE
• Unassisted physical mobility in and around plant and equipment
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary
• Ability to travel to and enter site to access equipment
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds of equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Three (3) or more months of operating and mechanical experience or related industrial experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent (ie. GED) with emphasis on mathematics, chemistry and physics
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Willingness to advance through the operating plant’s line of progression to become proficient in all levels of operations

What will put you ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Power engineering certificate (4th class or higher)

We offer a full extended benefits package including health and dental coverage, pension, and subsidized investment options, as well as nationally-competitive wages with a team that is committed to success!

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the kochcareers.com webpage.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.

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This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages