Licensed Refrigeration Operator - Watson

Licensed Refrigeration Operator – Watson, Guelph, Ontario

Job
Date Posted: 17-Dec-2025

Location:

180 Watson Parkway, S. in Guelph, Ontario
Job Type: Hourly - Full Time

Shift: Continental (12-hour Nights) 7:00pm‑7:00am (Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 48 hrs.; Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 36 hrs.)
Pay Rate: $37.90/hr
Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 (net)
License

Required:

3rd Class Stationary Engineer or a B Class Refrigeration License

Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment safely while abiding by all policies & procedures. As a B Class Refrigeration Operator, reporting to the Chief Refrigeration Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation/maintenance of all refrigeration systems, boilers and auxiliary equipment.

• Maintain refrigeration with ammonia cooling and compressed air systems.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure proper operation of plant and office HVAC systems.
• Maintain building, roof, floor and report substandard conditions.
• Knowledge of TSSA standards and PSM (Process Safety Management) requirements.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions such as dust, noise, hot and cold.
• Comfortable working in a raw meat (beef & pork) manufacturing plant.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Proficient in English (reading and writing).
• Perform emergency duties if required and understand various uses of fire-fighting equipment.
• Complete other related duties as assigned by the Chief Refrigeration Engineer.

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 3rd Class Stationary Engineer or a B Class Refrigeration License is required.
• Ability to work continental night shift (12 hours).

• Experience in food manufacturing environment and CFIA regulations.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a licensed Refrigeration Operator.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Available to work overtime and weekends (if required) to meet business needs.

• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Medical and Vision Coverage
• Company DC Pension Plan
• 2 Paid personal days off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Meat Purchase Discount Plan
• Employee luncheons during the year
• Tool Allowance
• Boot Allowance

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