Seasonal Maintenance Associate Job Brandon area,Manitoba Canada,Manufacturing / Production

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Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to join the team as a Seasonal Maintenance Associate to contribute to the organization’s value creation capabilities. This role offers a fast-paced working environment and opportunities for career development within our growing organization!

Our Team

Based in Brandon, Manitoba, Koch Fertilizer Canada ULC’s (KFCU) operations have been producing agricultural fertilizer products since 1967. We synthesize and blend nitrogen, phosphate and sulfur products with ammonia, which we market primarily in the prairie provinces of Canada and the northern United States. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, we employ approximately 270 dedicated team members. At KFCU, our fundamental commitment to safety, health and environmental stewardship drives all our processes.

A subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., one of the world’s largest private companies, Koch Fertilizer’s global operations leverage Principle-Based Management® to create long-term value for customers and society. By focusing on long-term value creation, we promote a challenging and rewarding environment for our professional and highly respected employees.

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, successful applicants will be hired into this position at $23.34/hour. All overtime is paid at double time.

The length of this position may extend up to nine (9) months; recurring terms as well as permanent employment opportunities are also available based on the value you create!

What You Will Do

Loading and Unloading: Handle materials and equipment, ensuring they are moved safely and efficiently.

Support skilled tradespeople by providing necessary tools and materials.

Site Preparation: Clean and prepare work sites, including setting up and taking down temporary structures.

Tolerance to occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic/caustic chemicals with appropriate PPE

Minor Carpentry:

working with power tools such as Table saw, Skill saw, Drills

Some window and door replacement.

Build winter hoarding for around pumps.

Build lockers/tool storage for around the plant.

Build forms for concrete repair on pump bases.

Build crates to ship pumps and motors out for repair.

Adhere to all in-place safety measures and procedures

Assist with general facility tasks, related duties and backfill other positions as required

Utilize communication (verbal & written) and general computer skill

Demonstrate initiative, with the ability to work independently

Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills

Adhere to all in-place safety measures and procedures and have a general understanding of safety practices when working with hand and power tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

High school diploma or equivalent (ie. GED)

Valid class five (5) driver’s license

Ability to multitask in a fast - paced environment

Trade experience (insulating – carpentry – concrete work – plumbing – painting – etc.) in working or school environment

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment

Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather

Ability to sit, stand, kneel, climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights

Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds

Ability to travel to and enter site to access equipment

Ability to pass pulmonary breathing test

Ability to wear a gas mask-type respirator and PPE

Unassisted physical mobility in and around plant and equipment

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals

Occasional exposure to fumes/airborne particles

Availability for shift work and emergency call outs

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience operating equipment in an industrial environment

Experience operating power tools (skill saws – table saw –drills – grinders)

Demonstrate initiative, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Perform detailed tasks with satisfactory attitude and job performance

Demonstrate organization and time management skills with a high level of integrity and professionalism

Demonstrate strong analytical, critical, economic thinking, and problem-solving skills

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.


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