Industrial Refrigeration Specialist - $3000 Sign-on Bonus
Cargill
Hamilton
Job Description
New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at or text CargillJobs to 60196.Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Title: Licensed Refrigeration Operator - Watson, Guelph, Ontario
Job ID: 319794
Date Posted: 17-Dec-2025
Job Location: 180 Watson Parkway, S. in Guelph, Ontario
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Type: Hourly - Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Continental (12-hour Nights) 7:00pm-7:00am
Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (48 hrs.)
Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday (36 hrs.)
Pay Rate: $37.90/hr
Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 (net)
License Required: 3rd Class Stationary Engineer or a B Class Refrigeration License
About the Role
Preform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment safely while abiding by all policies & procedures. As B Class Refrigeration Operator, reporting to the Chief Refrigeration Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation/maintenance of all refrigeration systems, boilers and auxiliary equipment.
Benefits Information
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Medical and Vision Coverage
- Company DC Pension Plan
- 2 Paid personal days off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Meat Purchase Discount Plan
- Employee luncheons during the year
- Tool Allowance
- Boot Allowance
- Maintain refrigeration with ammonia cooling and compressed air systems
- Follow all safety, food safety, and environmental regulations
- Ensure proper operation of plant and office HVAC systems
- Maintain building, roof, floor and report substandard conditions
- Knowledge of TSSA standards and PSM (Process Safety Management) requirements
- Ability to work in varied environmental conditions such as but not limited to dust, noise, hot and cold
- Comfortable working in a raw meat (beef & pork) manufacturing plant
- Basic computer and typing skills
- Proficient in the English language (reading and writing)
- Perform emergency duties if required and understand various uses of fire-fighting equipment
- Complete other related duties as assigned by the Chief Refrigeration Engineer
- Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
- Must be at least 18 years old
- 3rd Class Stationary Engineer or a B Class Refrigeration License is required
- Ability to work continental night shift (12 hours)
- Experience in food manufacturing environment and CFIA regulations
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a licensed Refrigeration Operator
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Available to work overtime and weekends (if required) to meet business needs
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
This position is located in Guelph; however, if you are considered as a candidate, you will be contacted by a Recruiter.
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.
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