Material Handler

Louis Dreyfus Company ("LDC") is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

LDC Yorkton Canola Crushing Facility is currently under expansion to double its annual crush capacity upon completion. LDC has reinforced its presence in the Canadian crush industry with this major capital investment. This expansion is will also boost the community and economic strength of Yorkton and Saskatchewan, as well as provide more permanent career & growth opportunities.

LDC is recruiting for a fulltime MATERIAL HANDLER at the Yorkton, SK Canola Crushing Facility.  Material Handlers are responsible for receiving, unloading, distributing, loading, and otherwise handling all products that enter or leave the facility.  This position is responsible for operating all equipment used for those activities in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with government regulations and company standards.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Ensure compliance with Company safety and food safety rules by self and others.  Wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
• Operate assigned equipment, perform regular checks, and log inspections of equipment and immediately report any damage or other maintenance needs. 
• Assist with Seed Receiving including grading activities as assigned and unloading trucks and railcars. 
• Operate the locomotive(s) and switch railcars within the facility. 
• Operate other Power Mobile Equipment (PME) including skid steers and front-end loaders. 
• Load meal, oil, distillate and any other products moving within or leaving the facility. 
• Work in an organized, safe, and clean manner, ensuring work area is clean and free from all safety hazards. 
• Responds to equipment issues or alarms, investigates, and initiates resolution.  Conducts in process quality control tests, enters data into the electronic data system and operates the HMI in the plant.
• All other duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Work with plant management to assist in the smooth operational running of the facility.
• Assist with general sanitation and shutdown activities throughout the facility as needed.
• Additional duties include, but are not limited to, general responsibilities in all areas of operations, procurement, quality, health & safety, refinery, transportation, logistics, internal & external maintenance of facility.

• Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

• Actively participates in job-related training as required.

• Previous work experience in an industrial environment is required.
• Previous Rail experience is be preferred.
• Must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a passion for the agriculture industry, and ambitious to grow with a company.
• Able to participate in shiftwork rotations and overtime, working 200 hours in a 5 week period, including day and night shifts, weekends, holidays, etc. 
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, effective oral and written communication skills, and basic numerical skills are required.
• Well-organized, self-motivated and action oriented.
• Committed to working safely, efficiently and effectively within a team environment. 
• Able to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights; manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing; move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires regular bending and lifting; push, pull, grasp, and perform manual tasks, as necessary.
• Able to thrive in diverse, challenging and changing work settings, including in hot/cold outdoor or indoor environments, with varying degrees of dirt, dust, odor, sound, etc.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us