General Laborer

Position Title: Various Manufacturing Positions
Department: Operations
Location: St. Boniface, Manitoba

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
AGI-Westeel Winnipeg has offered quality steel storage systems for over a century. AGI-Westeel’s comprehensive catalogue of products includes on-farm and commercial grain handling and storage solutions for today’s agricultural industry, as well as storage and containment systems to meet the needs of the petroleum, water and industrial sectors.

The Opportunity
We have open positions as a Press Brake Operator, Automated Roll-Form Machine Operator, Machine Operator, Die Setter, Crane Operator, Forklift Operator, Punch Press Machine Operator, Part Packaging, Product Assembly, & General Labour.

The Team

The successful candidate(s) will be part of a unionized team of employees in the plant.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Receive and interpret shop orders, blueprints, and verbal instructions.
• Locate and move material to and from work areas using pallet jacks, forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Manually position material to gauge stops and scribed lines, to punch, notch or form, etc., activating machine by means of foot pedal and/or hand controls.
• Performs several quality checks on parts produced throughout the production run using a caliper, measuring tape, gauges and/or template.
• Report out an accurate count of parts manufactured against lists or shop orders and input into a computer system. Record scrapped production units.
• Affix part numbers to finished parts by means of stickers, tags, or similar.
• Note and report defects in tools, material, and equipment.
• Perform minor machine maintenance and cleaning daily.
• Keep work area, tools and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Be involved in lean manufacturing events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player.
• Post-secondary training in metal fabrication is favorable.
• Manufacturing experience is an asset preferably in the metal working industry.
• Able to use measuring tools & interpret blueprints.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Overhead crane experience is valuable.
• CNC experience would put you at an advantage.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge is an asset.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to workdays, evenings, overnight and weekends – rotation may be required.

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our CultureSafety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our BenefitsOur competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.