Labourer (Temporary)

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

We are recruiting for Temporary Labourers (6 month workterm) to support ongoing Canola Crushing operations as well as expansion efforts, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Labourers are responsible for supporting operations and performing duties in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with government regulations and company standards.

 Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

• General maintenance of facility including but not limited to sweeping, shoveling, painting, outdoor maintenance such as picking up litter, landscaping, etc.
• Excellent housekeeping habits always keeping the assigned work area clean.
• Ensure compliance with Company safety and food safety rules by self and others.  Wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities. 
• Assist all departments with tasks as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in an industrial environment is preferred.
• Must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.  
• Must be able to withstand extended periods of walking and standing.
• Must be able to move, lift, push, pull and grasp manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 lbs or more, which may require regular bending and crouching. 
• Able to thrive and work in diverse, challenging and changing environments, including hot/cold outdoors/indoors, varying degrees of dirt, dust, odor, sound, etc. 
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Well-organized, self-motivated and action oriented. 
• Committed to working safely, efficiently and effectively within a team environment.  
• Must possess a passion for the agriculture industry, and ambitious to grow with a company.  

Additional Information

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us