Viterra

Facility Assistant II

Saskatoon, SK Full time

Bunge and Viterra have now combined to become one company. Our ~37,000 employees – the driving force behind our success – are dedicated to one purpose: connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a newly combined company, we are guided by our shared values in all that we do:

  • We are one team.
  • We lead the way.
  • We do what’s right. 

We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world. 

While we work to integrate our job opportunities, candidates are encouraged to explore positions posted on behalf of both Bunge and Viterra

A Day in the Life:

The Facility Assistant II is responsible for coordinating and supporting grain and special crops processing operations while actively participating in equipment operation, quality control, and shipment scheduling. This role plays a critical part in optimizing processing performance, identifying blending opportunities, maintaining inventory integrity, and ensuring products meet customer and end‑user specifications. By working closely with management, grading, and transportation teams, the Facility Assistant II helps drive operational efficiency, safety, and compliance across facility operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Plan and coordinate grain and special crops processing activities, including binning, cleaning, drying, blending, and storage to meet shipping requirements and quality standards.
  • Operate grain and special crops processing equipment, including cleaners and dryers, ensuring contracted standards are met while optimizing returns for the business.
  • Monitor and analyze binning practices, investigate bin mixes, and conduct routine quality checks to ensure product integrity.
  • Analyze productivity metrics, including downtime and throughput volumes, and recommend improvements to enhance processing performance.
  • Coordinate shipment schedules, including railcar, truck, and transloading activities, in collaboration with the manager and transportation teams.
  • Support inventory management, including tracking stock levels, overseeing inventory checks, identifying and addressing damages or shortages, and assisting with reporting; escalate complex issues to management as required.
  • Perform grading and quality assessments (dockage, moisture, protein) of inbound and outbound product under the direction of the Grader or Assistant Manager.
  • Identify and determine blending opportunities to ensure product meets required grade and quality specifications.
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs, and assist with servicing grain and special crops processing equipment.
  • Promote compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, and maintain adherence to ISO standards and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as required to support safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations.

Skills/Experience Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible agri‑business (grain) experience.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • Strong working knowledge of grain processing operations and quality control practices.
  • Ability to analyze operational data and recommend process improvements.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations, transportation, and management teams.
  • Demonstrated understanding of EH&S requirements and ISO standards.
  • Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
  • Physical ability to perform operational duties within a grain or special crops processing facility.

What we offer

  • Learning through on-the-job training
  • An opportunity to grow a career where you live
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  • Short-Term Incentive Plan offering additional earning potential in the form of an annual bonus
  • Future security through a Retirement Savings Plan

Employment Type:

Regular

Posting Close Date:

5/7/2026