Operations Trainee

Your Job
Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to join the team as an Operations Trainee to contribute to the organization's value creation capabilities. This role offers a fast-paced working environment and opportunities for career development within our growing organization!

This position will work a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on schedule, switching between days and nights.

Our Team

Based in Brandon, Manitoba, Koch Fertilizer Canada ULC's (KFCU) operations have been producing agricultural fertilizer products since 1+67. We synthesize and blend nitrogen, phosphate and sulfur products with ammonia, which we market primarily in the prairie provinces of Canada and the northern United States. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, we employ approximately 270 dedicated team members. At KFCU, our fundamental commitment to safety, health and environmental stewardship drives all our processes.

A subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., one of the world's largest private companies, Koch Fertilizer's global operations leverage Principle-Based Management® to create long-term value for customers and society. By focusing on long-term value creation, we promote a challenging and rewarding environment for our professional and highly respected employees.

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, successful applicants will be hired into this position at ('L Rate' which is currently at $28.21). All overtime is paid at double time.

What You Will Do


Ensure all plants operate safely and efficiently to maximize production without environmental impact
Observe and record regular readings on daily log sheets and via a handheld data logging device
Maintain a daily log with details of daily duties, assignments and other work
Authorize safe work permits for plant maintenance activities
Submit product and water samples to lab for analysis of pH and other characteristics
Troubleshoot plant systems through regular inspections, loop isolations and maintenance identification
Inspect equipment and machinery and communicate precise requirements for issuing service requests for repairs
Participate in training as a member of the fire crew
Use some special equipment such as forklifts, scissor lift/JLG
Be able to effectively utilize time management to plan your day and be detailed orientated
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


Three (3) or more months of operating and mechanical experience or related industrial experience
Experience and the ability to analyze mechanical problems and devise solutions
High School Diploma or equivalent (ie. GED)
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Physical Requirements:


Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment
Availability for shift work and emergency call out
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights
Occasional exposure to fumes/airborne particles
Ability to pass pulmonary breathing test
Ability to wear a gas mask-type respirator and PPE
Tolerance to occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic/caustic chemicals with appropriate PPE
Unassisted physical mobility in and around plant and equipment
Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary
Ability to travel to and enter site to access equipment
Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds
What Will Put You Ahead


Power Engineering Certificate (4th class or higher), as power engineering is required in some production areas within defined timelines to attain as identified in the collective bargaining agreement
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Read more