Chemical Plant Operator - Belle Plaine, SK at Wilbur-Ellis

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Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. “We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.” Role Overview: The Chemical Plant Operator is responsible for taking daily inventory, unloading and loading raw materials and finished goods, as well as helping in any of the other operational departments. Chemical Plant Operators are also responsible for using and maintaining the equipment used to blend chemicals. This position will start on a day shift. After a determined training period, you will transition to the second shift. A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role: Perform frequent walking for inventory, leak checks, and tank operations; open/close tanks and transfer lines for raw material handling. Operate equipment such as skid loaders, forklifts, pumps, blenders, reactors, and weighing scales. Unload and transfer raw materials (e.g., Acetic acid, Formic acid, Aqua Ammonia) using proper safety procedures and personal protective equipment, including respirators. Read meters, charts, and instruments to ensure accurate production operations; troubleshoot and report equipment issues. Collect, label, and deliver product samples for lab testing; prepare and label drums, totes, and other containers for shipping. Follow batch instructions under supervision, assist in other operational areas including maintenance, and maintain a clean, safe work environment. What You Bring to the Role: High School Diploma required. 1 to 2 years of work experience in a chemical plant and a strong understanding of chemical processing are preferred but not required. Ability to utilize computers and /or electrical equipment. Safety-oriented work habits. Strong attention to detail and precision in all operations. Good analytical, critical thinking, and evaluation abilities. Able to tolerate temperature extremes up to 110°F in production and outside on hot days and cold outside temperatures during the winter. Ability to work in an environment that has a moderately loud noise level. Must pass a pulmonary function test and have a respirator clearance. Be clean-shaven and wear a respiratory mask. Your Digital & Technology Capabilities: Comfortable using digital systems for inventory tracking, production documentation, and data entry. Ability to read and interpret digital gauges, control systems, and electronic production records. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and workplace collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams. Ability to accurately enter and retrieve operational data. Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies, automation systems, and digital tools that improve operational performance. What Makes You a Great Fit: You have strong attention to detail You enjoy and embrace a variety of job duties and responsibilities You’re versatile, flexible, and willing to work weekends and holidays You can work and contribute to a team with a positive attitude and outlook You are safety-minded and consistently follow safety protocols and procedures You’re on time and prepared for work assignments that may include physical and repetitive tasks Compensation and Benefits: The compensation for this position includes an hourly wage and eligibility for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://canada.mywebenefits.com/ Drug-Free Workplace #CAN2025 Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate. Our Commitment to Div