Plant Operator – Grain Processing
Location: Innisfail, Alberta
Company: Agrocorp Processing Ltd.
Reports To: Plant Manager
Coordinates With: Operations Department
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $20.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
About Agrocorp Processing Ltd.
Agrocorp Processing Ltd. is part of the global Agrocorp group, an established agricultural commodities and food-processing organization connecting growers, processors, and customers across international markets.
At our Moose Jaw facility, we are committed to safe operations, product quality, operational excellence, and strong relationships with our growers, customers, carriers, and employees.
We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused, and motivated Plant Operator to join our Moose Jaw operations team.
Position Summary
As a Plant Operator, you will play an important role in the safe and efficient operation of our grain-processing facility. The position is responsible for receiving and shipping agricultural products, loading outbound railcars and trucks, unloading inbound deliveries, conducting quality checks, maintaining accurate records, supporting equipment operation and maintenance, and ensuring products meet required quality and quantity specifications.
The successful candidate will demonstrate Agrocorp’s commitment to safety, teamwork, quality, effective communication, and excellent customer service while representing the company professionally in interactions with growers, truck drivers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Grain Processing & Quality Assurance
Review and understand daily delivery, receiving, processing, and loading plans.
Probe and collect product samples to ensure quality meets contract specifications.
Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
Prepare, print, and enter scale tickets accurately.
Maintain and update inventory records.
Spot, clean, prepare, and load railcars.
Retain receiving and shipping samples and assist with proper sample disposal.
Conduct plant and product changeovers as required.
Perform regular product quality checks and accurately document results in the shift log.
Immediately communicate any product-quality concerns that could affect operations or customer requirements.
Plant Operations, Safety & Maintenance
Follow established plant cleaning and housekeeping schedules.
Review shift reports and ensure important operational information is communicated between shifts.
Identify and immediately report equipment deficiencies, mechanical concerns, or operational issues.
Assist with routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and general equipment upkeep.
Perform basic maintenance activities such as greasing equipment, checking belts, and assisting fellow operators with maintenance tasks.
Operate equipment such as skid steers, manlifts, and telehandlers/zoom booms when properly trained and authorized.
Maintain clean and safe work areas, including plant areas, office spaces, hoses, truck scales, rail tracks, and surrounding exterior areas.
Follow all company health and safety procedures, including:
Personal protective equipment requirements
Lockout/tagout procedures
Hot-work permit requirements
Equipment operating procedures
Ensure visiting contractors follow site sign-in and safety requirements.
Participate proactively in maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organized facility.
Teamwork & Grower Relations
Work collaboratively with the operations team to coordinate receiving, processing, loading, and shipping activities.
Communicate important operational, safety, equipment, and quality information promptly.
Share knowledge with team members and provide constructive feedback.
Support fellow operators and other departments as required to maintain efficient operations.
Provide professional and courteous service to growers, truck drivers, contractors, and visitors.
Represent Agrocorp positively and professionally during all on-site interactions.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail, particularly when completing quality checks and operational records.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with routine equipment maintenance.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe operating procedures.
Excellent internal and external customer-service skills.
Previous experience in a grain elevator, grain-processing facility, agricultural operation, or similar industrial environment is an asset.
Grain-cleaning experience is an asset.
Previous elevator experience is an asset.
Experience working with agricultural or farm equipment is preferred.
Certification or experience operating manlifts, skid steers, telehandlers, or similar equipment is considered an asset.
Compensation & Benefits
Agrocorp Processing Ltd. offers:
Competitive hourly pay of $20.00–$24.00, based on experience and qualifications.
Extended health benefits.
Dental benefits.
Employer-matched RRSP program.
Paid vacation.
Statutory holidays.
Training and development opportunities.
Opportunities to develop skills in grain processing, equipment operation, quality assurance, maintenance, and plant operations.
A collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
Opportunities for career development within Agrocorp.
Conditions of Employment
The successful candidate must:
Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Be able to safely lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs.).
Be able to stand for extended periods.
Be able to regularly bend, squat, climb stairs, and climb ladders.
Be able to perform the physical duties associated with plant and grain-processing operations.
Be able to work both indoors and outdoors throughout the year, including in adverse weather conditions.
Wear all required personal protective equipment while working in designated areas.
Provide and wear CSA-approved steel-toed safety footwear.
Follow all company health, safety, food-quality, and operational procedures.
Be available to work overtime when required, including evenings and weekends where operational needs require additional hours.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation
Agrocorp Processing Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on qualifications, experience, skills, and operational requirements.
Agrocorp Processing Ltd. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
General Disclaimer
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associated with the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Duties may be modified, and additional related responsibilities may be assigned from time to time based on operational requirements.
Interested in joining Agrocorp Processing?
We invite qualified candidates who are committed to safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence to submit their resume for consideration.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
