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BASF Agricultural Specialties Ltd. has an immediate opportunity for a contributing team player in Saskatoon, SK for a
Machine Operator
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Machine Operator will perform the following:
Production:
Operating PLC, weigh scales, mixers, screeners and moisture meters.
Operating Form Fill Seal machines, programming and weight checker
Operating Grinding Mill, 1,000K BTU driver, sieve analysis and bulk bag un-loader.
Operating extruder, spherenizer and fluid bed drier.
Operating forklift both seated and standing up.
Following applicable Standard Operational Procedures for a given production area.
Performing all required quality control tests.
Complying with all safety regulations.
Quality & Cleanliness:
Ensuring all goods produced in a given area meet quality standards.
Ensuring production records are filled out completely and correctly on a daily basis.
Ensuring overall cleanliness and appearance is maintained on a daily basis.
Following the correct shutdown and clean-up procedure for each work areas after end of each shift.
Qualifications:
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Mechanically inclined or experience in operating production equipment an asset.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift and/or move items up to 50lbs.
We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starting team player who is willing to be operational as of the first day. Our employees can expect full and immediate integration into our workforce.
"You can be part of an inclusive team of diverse talent and character. In this diversity lies our greatest strength."
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
Specific Skills
- Adjust processing machines and equipment
- Start up, shut down and troubleshoot equipment
- Operate equipment from a control room or from control consoles located near the production units
Work Setting
- Agricultural chemical processing plants