Operating Engineer - 3rd Class

Bunge

$89K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Third Class Operating Engineer Certification
  • Valid Ontario Class G driver's license (or equivalent)
  • Experience with industrial processing equipment is a plus
  • Familiarity with GMP, food safety, and quality standards
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
  • Ability to operate independently and make decisions
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor deodorizing, bleaching, and wastewater treatment systems
  • Maximize efficiency while adhering to safety and quality standards
  • Control and monitor oil inventory levels and movements
  • Conduct routine quality checks and testing of oils and products
  • Maintain the GEKA steam generator and utilities
  • Track equipment performance to ensure safe operation
  • Document production data and comply with reporting standards

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule including days, afternoons, nights, and weekends
  • Opportunity to support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Contribution to a culture of food safety and compliance
  • Engagement with environmental and safety standards
  • Potential for professional development in operational efficiencies
Full Job Description
City : HamiltonState : Ontario (CA-ON)Country : Canada (CA)Requisition Number : 47106

A Day in the Life:

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this position is responsible for operating and monitoring the deodorizing, bleaching, oil transfer, wastewater, steam generation, and vacuum systems within the facility. The role supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while ensuring compliance with quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), environmental requirements, and company policies. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining product quality, inventory accuracy, and operational reliability.

Position Details:
  • The starting hourly rate for this role is $43.11
  • Availability to work varying schedules, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holiday coverage as required.


What You'll Be Doing:
  • Operate deodorizing, bleaching, oil transfer, vacuum, refrigeration, steam generation, and wastewater treatment systems.
  • Maximize processing efficiency while meeting safety, quality, yield, environmental, and cost targets.
  • Monitor and control oil inventory levels, movements, and distribution.
  • Perform routine quality checks, sampling, and testing of oils and related products.
  • Maintain and operate the GEKA steam generator and associated utilities.
  • Monitor equipment performance and ensure systems are operating safely and efficiently.
  • Record production data, inventory movements, quality results, and operational activities in SAP and required reports.
  • Complete routine housekeeping inspections and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
  • Report equipment issues, operational concerns, incidents, spills, or safety hazards in accordance with company procedures.
  • Comply with all GMP, food safety, environmental, and workplace safety requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as required.


Skill/Experience Requirements:
  • Third Class Operating Engineer Certification is required.
  • Valid Ontario Class G driver's license (or equivalent).
  • Experience operating industrial processing equipment, utility systems, or production processes is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and quality standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document operational data and inventory information.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during periods without direct supervision.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection, and comply with fit-testing requirements.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant operating environment.


Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

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