Operations Trainee
Job in
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Listing for:
Koch Fertilizer
Apprenticeship/Internship
position
Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Operations Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.
Our Team
Based in Brandon, Manitoba, Koch Fertilizer Canada ULC’s (KFCU) operations have been producing agricultural fertilizer products since 1967. 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 $29.06). All overtime is paid at double time.
What You Will Do
Ensure all plants operate safely and efficiently to maximize production without environmental impactObserve and record regular readings on daily log sheets and via a handheld data logging deviceMaintain a daily log with details of daily duties, assignments and other workAuthorize safe work permits for plant maintenance activitiesSubmit product and water samples to lab for analysis of pH and other characteristicsTroubleshoot plant systems through regular inspections, loop isolations and maintenance identificationInspect equipment and machinery and communicate precise requirements for issuing service requests for repairsParticipate in training as a member of the fire crewUse some special equipment such as forklifts, scissor lift/JLGBe able to effectively utilize time management to plan your day and be detailed orientatedWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Experience and the ability to analyze mechanical problems and devise solutionsExperience in troubleshooting mechanical issues and knowing how equipment and systems operate.High School Diploma or equivalent (ie. GED)Valid Class 5 driver’s licensePhysical Requirements:
Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environmentAvailability for shift work and emergency call outManual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripheralsAbility to work outdoors in all types of weatherAbility to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heightsOccasional exposure to fumes/airborne particlesAbility to pass pulmonary breathing testAbility to wear a gas mask-type respirator and PPETolerance to occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic/caustic chemicals with appropriate PPEUnassisted physical mobility in and around plant and equipmentAbility to sit, stand, kneel as necessaryAbility to travel to and enter site to access equipmentAbility to lift and carry up to fifty (50) poundsWhat 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 agreementThree (3) or more months of operating and mechanical experience or related industrial experienceAdditionally, 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.
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