Production Operator

Posted:
8/28/2025, 5:35:16 AM

Location(s):
St. Marys, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutrition is hiring!
We are currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented full-time Production Operator for our St. Marys, ON location. This position will be agile and cross-functional, supporting operations across Plant 1, Plant 2, and Pet Food as needed. The successful candidate will play a key role in responding to evolving procurement and business needs, aligned with our purpose of Feeding the Future. Responsibilities include a mix of shipping/receiving and production operator tasks, all contributing to product quality, production flow, and food safety standards.

About The Role: Driving precision, powering production—your hands make it happen

Responsibilities: 

  • Receive ingredients and ship finished feeds per company standards
  • Load bulk trucks and unload incoming ingredients accurately and efficiently
  • Operate the production line and associated machinery; includes climbing ladders and working at heights
  • Complete all paperwork required for assigned tasks, ensuring proper documentation for food safety and quality standards
  • Follow strict manufacturing practices and safety policies
  • Conduct multiple tests on ingredients and finished products as needed
  • Perform preventive and sanitary maintenance tasks to ensure plant cleanliness and ingredient quality
  • Perform general housekeeping and minor maintenance tasks
  • Support company standards through teamwork and collaboration
  • Interact professionally with customers and co-workers to ensure a positive experience
  • Accurately enter received products into the operating and quality system
  • Adhere to safety and food safety requirements per Trouw Nutrition protocols and other regulatory bodies (CFIA/HACCP/SGS)
  • Endeavor to be productive at all times; perform other duties as required

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

  • ​High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent
  • 2–3 years of experience in a grain facility, mill, or manufacturing industry preferred
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Willingness to be coached and learn processes
  • Forklift and skid steer experience is an asset
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer skills, numeracy, and accuracy
  • Must be fluent in English, both spoken and written
  • Passion for your work and a positive, proactive attitude

Expectation from the Role: 

  • Full-time, Shift-work rotation includes day, night, and weekend shifts.
  • Must be able to lift 25kg; and ability to regularly bend and twist.
  • Occasional requirement to work at heights
  • Must possess a valid driving license
  • Forklift driving experience (an asset)

Why you Will Love Working with Us 

Global Benefits:  

  • Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group

  • Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone  

Local Benefits:  

  • Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!  

  • Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!  

  • Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance 

  • Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement  

  • 15 vacation days to start (tiered) 

Next Steps:  

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.  

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”  

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.  

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

  

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.  

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Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees.  Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.