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Extruder Tech

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Job ID 336760 Date posted 11/03/2026 Location : Surrey, Canada

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. 

Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

The Machine Operator III will operate production or warehouse machines that are non-similar requiring moderate to complex setup and machine adjustments, perform maintenance and troubleshoot machine issues with in-depth understanding of policy and procedures with regular guidance and providing support to others. In this role, you will maximize throughput and produce quality product while following all Food Safety and regulatory polices as required.

Location: Surrey, BC
Job Type: Full time - Permanent
Shift Available: Day - Rotating
Compensation: Extruder trainee has a set rate from 1 year of $35.04 to full rate $38.41 after the year of training


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


If you are an internal candidate, please notify your supervisor prior to applying for this position.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to submit signed copies of your last two performance reviews.

Accountabilities

  • Setup multiple non-similar machines that require moderate to complex setup and assist others.
  • Feed materials into machine, operate and monitor machine operations, according to production schedules and make complex adjustments as necessary to ensure product specifications are met.
  • Use hand and power tools perform preventative and autonomous maintenance, troubleshoot complex machine issues, support other Operators in troubleshooting and providing guidance.
  • Track production and quality records both manually and electronically.
  • Operate powered mobile equipment including forklift or pallet jack.
  • Unload and prepare product for movement of finished product.
  • Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures including equipment lockout-tag outs.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be able to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Have a high school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
  • Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal
    protective equipment (PPE)
  • Are you able to perform physical job duties such as bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without
    reasonable accommodation
  • To have basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability you able to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
  • Have experience in mechanical maintenance

Prefferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrate mathematical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
  • To have at a minimum of one year of inventory control experience
  • Experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment
  • To have a Boiler Operator certification/ticket
  • Having a minimum of 1year of experience working in a production or plant environment

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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