FMC Corporation
agricultural sciences
ProductionOperator
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“Production Operator at FMC Corporation. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, filling, sealing, packaging. Perform routine manufacturing duties such as filling, sealing and packaging of agricultural herbicides from bulk containers to marketable finished packages.. Package herbicides produced using semi-automated equipment.”
What You'll Achieve.
increase the productivity and resilience of their land
Industry & Context.
solve agriculture’s biggest challenges
Moderate to strenuous daily physical activity., Sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing ladders and fine finger movements are all part of daily activities., Ability to lift material/product weighing up to 23 kg (50 pounds) and/or move material/product weighing various amounts, using mechanical handling devices or team assistance given with heavier objects/awkward lifts., Repeated bending to lift and carry material., May perform variety of processes requiring repetitive arm and wrist movements., Ability to work in high production work area., Constant mental and visual attention required., Must wear protective clothing in specific work areas., Mandatory required Steel toed boots, safety goggles, hard hat, reflective clothing, safety gloves., Must have the ability to wear a respirator (half face respirator and N95 respirator) and must be clean shaven., No jewelry allowed in production area due to certain equipment (i. e. induction sealer)., Morning stretching exercises recommended., Noise levels below 85dc from machinery, sealers and forklifts., Daily use of ladders., Daily use of bleach solution., Normal working hours are 0730 to 1800, 4 shifts per week., Opportunity for overtime., General vision and hearing senses required., Color recognition is essential., Fine motor skills and hand - eye coordination necessary for labeling tasks., Ability to keep pace with fast working equipment., Deadline pressures, machine paced., Repetitive work., Constant attention required for quality of work as well as safety.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be able to effectively read, write, and speak English., Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals., Ability to operate machines with instruction., Ability to use basic hand tools., Ability to perform basic math skills., Ability to work in team environment with little or no supervision., Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instruction with limited supervision., Functional understanding of metric system., Must wear protective clothing in specific work areas., Must have the ability to wear a respirator (half face respirator and N95 respirator) and must be clean shaven., No jewelry allowed in production area due to certain equipment (i. e. induction sealer).
Nice to Have
Industrial/ manufacturing experience desirable.
What You'll Do.
Perform routine manufacturing duties such as filling
sealing and packaging of agricultural herbicides from bulk containers to marketable finished packages.
Package herbicides produced using semi-automated equipment.
Prepare room and packaging components for each campaign (Label bags and boxes).
equipment and floors daily with bleach solution.
Dismantle and reassemble packaging equipment for each campaign.
Repackage already packaged material to smaller format.
Complete cleanouts at end of every campaign.
Complete dismantling of room and equipment for thorough cleaning and rebuilding.
Daily housekeeping inspections.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Crew members work closely together and provide support to one another.
Communication Scope
effectively read, write, and speak English; Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals.; Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instruction with limited supervision.
Full Job Description
FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time. **POSITION TITLE:** Production Operator **SHIFT:** Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 6 pm **DEPARTMENTS:** Calgary Repacking Plant - Production ** _JOB SUMMARY_** Perform routine manufacturing duties such as filling, sealing and packaging of agricultural herbicides from bulk containers to marketable finished packages. **_PRIMARY TASKS_** * Package herbicides produced using semi-automated equipment. * Prepare room and packaging components for each campaign (Label bags and boxes). * Clean machines, equipment and floors daily with bleach solution. * Dismantle and reassemble packaging equipment for each campaign. **_MISCELLANEOUS TASKS_****:** * Repackage already packaged material to smaller format. * Complete cleanouts at end of every campaign. * Complete dismantling of room and equipment for thorough cleaning and rebuilding. * Daily housekeeping inspections. **_SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED_****:** * Industrial/ manufacturing experience desirable. * Must be able to effectively read, write, and speak English. * Ability to read
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