Mill Operator

Buffalo Creek Mills is an oat processing facility located one mile north of Altona, Manitoba. As a company, we take pride in making a positive impact on our local and global communities by providing quality food-safe oat products.

Our company values individuals who take initiative to create a positive work environment, embrace teamwork, and want to grow with the company. Buffalo Creek Mills is successful because of the hard-working, passionate, and authentic people who work here. If this speaks to you and the values that you hold, a career at Buffalo Creek Mills may be right for you.

**Job Purpose**:
The responsibility of the Mill Operator is to ensure the continuous operation of the Oat Mill and Pellet Mill. This role will complete a variety of milling tasks assigned by the Production Shift Lead. This includes operation, monitoring, testing, documentation, minor maintenance, and housekeeping tasks required to meet production objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Responsible to follow the daily work orders and instructions as outlined by the Production Shift Lead.
- Responsible to perform milling tasks which include adjusting and monitoring the milling equipment.
- Responsible to take samples and ensure the quality of the product meets the specifications of the order.
- Responsible to complete the required traceability and inspection documentation.
- Responsible to complete minor maintenance and assist in trouble shooting, diagnosing, and general repairs of milling equipment.
- Responsible to ensure the mill areas are clean and organized.
- Responsible to comply with all Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Human Resource policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Production Shift Lead.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in the milling industry.
- Experience in a food safe environment.
- General mechanical knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- A strong attention to detail.
- Ability to take direction.
- Valid driver’s license.

**Employment**:

- Full time, Monday to Sunday, 7:00am to 7:00pm or 7:00pm to 7:00am.
- Immediate start date.

**Salary and Benefits**:

- Wage is based on the Level 2 category of the remuneration policy.
- Competitive benefits package is required.
- Group retirement savings plan is available.

**Salary**: From $1.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Altona, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Machine Operator: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location