Seasonal Laboratory Assistant
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.
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.
Reporting to the FSQR Specialist/Lab Supervisor, the seasonal lab assistant is accountable for efficient, accurate testing of grain samples, assisting the FSQR Grain Specialists and permanent Lab Technicians as per Cargill standards established to meet the requirements of Cargill customers, as well as regulatory mandates such as the Canada Grain Act during the harvest season.
This job requires to be exposed to grain dust which could cause allergic reactions.
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Job Type: Seasonal
Shift available: Day shift
Compensation: $23.00/hr
Key accountabilities
- Testing of grain sample requests in an efficient, accurate, and consistent delivery period
- Manage data produced in lab testing
- Support and assist FSQR teams as required
- Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
- Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
- Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
- Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
- Ability to work in varied indoor conditions which may include dust and loud noise, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Ability to work overtime, holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts.
- Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree related to the field of agriculture or science and/or a diploma demonstrating completion of a course of study related to laboratory testing, science, or agriculture
- Experience working in the Canadian grain industry and/or working in a laboratory in a technical capacity
- Working knowledge of the Canada Grain Act, Canadian Grain Commission standards and/or food processing experience
Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
At Cargill, we are committed to building a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully. We believe that bringing together different perspectives strengthens our teams and drives better outcomes.
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.
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