Licensed Refrigeration Operator - Watson, Guelph, ON

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Job Title: Licensed Refrigeration Operator - Watson, Guelph, ON
Location: Guelph, ON, Central Canada, Canada

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 37.90 per hour
Job Description: New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Title: Licensed Refrigeration Operator - Watson, Guelph, OntarioJob ID: 319794
Date Posted: 17-Dec-2025Job Location: 180 Watson Parkway, S. in Guelph, Ontario

Job Type: Hourly - Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Continental (12-hour Nights) 7:00pm-7:00am
Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 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

About the Role
Preform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment safely while abiding by all policies & procedures. As 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.

Benefits Information

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

Principal Accountabilities

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 but not limited to dust, noise, hot and cold
Comfortable working in a raw meat (beef & pork) manufacturing plant
Basic computer and typing skills
Proficient in the English language (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

Required Qualifications

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)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

This position is located in Guelph; however, if you are considered as a candidate, you will be contacted by a Recruiter.

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

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Job Post Date: 12/19/25