Plant Labourer

BSM (Big Sky Milling) is currently recruiting for a Plant Labourer to support our pet food

ingredients production facility in Bowden, Alberta. The role will be responsible for tasks

associated with receiving, processing, handling, shipping of pet food ingredients;

maintaining and servicing equipment, minor installations and repairs; as well as some

general labour in and around the facility. The position will contribute to a safe and

healthy environment at the facility, clean and well-maintained physical facilities and

positive working relationships with colleagues, producers, truckers and other business

partners.

Please note, this is a very labour-intensive position requiring you to be on your feet,

moving around, and performing physical tasks for the duration of your shift.

Responsibilities

 Complying with all health and safety procedures

 Unloading and receiving deliveries of pet food ingredients, including weighing

and documentation

 Providing friendly service to farmers and truckers delivering product

 Taking samples of product for quality analysis

 Operating grain processing equipment including cleaning, handling, bagging and

storing of product

 Operating facility control systems

 Preparing and loading export shipments in rail cars and containers

 Preparing shipping documentation and maintaining product samples

 Operating a forklift as needed

 Helping to ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.

 Servicing/repairing equipment and minor installations as needed

 Ensuring the facility is clean, including sweeping, brushing down equipment and

vacuuming any residue

 Other responsibilities as required

Physical Component

 Regularly lifting and moving bags or containers of product weighing up to 55-60

lbs.

 Comfortable working with heights

 Standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods

 Climbing ladders or stairs to access equipment or storage areas

 Operating manual and powered equipment in varying temperatures, including

hot, cold, dusty, or noisy environments

 Performing repetitive motions such as scooping, bagging, weighing, or sealing

product

 Working in both indoor and outdoor conditions (majority outdoor), with exposure

to weather elements

 Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

 Mechanically inclined

 Able to repair equipment and do minor installations

 Able to operate grain processing equipment

 Performance-driven

 Strong work ethic, ability to learn and a willingness to take on the responsibilities

of the position

 Able to work independently, within company policies and guidelines

 Reliable

 Safety-conscious

 Background in agriculture and/or experience operating cleaning equipment

 Hardworking team player with a positive attitude

 Physical ability to perform the required duties of the role within a specialty crops

facility

 Grade 12 education or equivalent

 Previous grain and/or special crops experience is considered an asset

 Ability to work night shifts, or day shifts as required

 Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license.

 Forklift license and experience operating a forklift is an asset, or a willingness to

be trained/certified

 Reliable transportation to and from the facilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person