Gowan Agro Canada is looking for a Formulator at the Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada facility. This position will report directly to the General Manager.
Role Responsibilities:
- Operate production equipment and systems in accordance with company procedures.
- Perform troubleshooting, minimal maintenance, and adjustment functions under direct supervision.
- Supervise assigned labor in the assigned area of production.
- Verify raw material identification and package weights before use.
- Ensure accuracy in ingredients and weights for staged batches.
- Process batches according to manufacturing instructions.
- Record complete and accurate data on quality records.
- Assist with other production and packaging operations as required.
Experience / Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
- Basic math and communication skills as they relate to assigned tasks.
- Ability to supervise assigned labor effectively.
- Working knowledge of safety policies, waste disposal, and quality systems.
- Ability to operate equipment and tools used in production.
- Capable of working in confined spaces.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
The Gowan Group is a global, family-owned agricultural solutions business headquartered in the heart of America’s winter vegetable capital, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.A. Gowan specializes in developing, marketing, and processing agricultural inputs such as crop protection products, seeds, and fertilizers. Founded by Jon Jessen in 1962 and led by his daughter Juli as CEO, Gowan has grown markets in the majority of agricultural regions globally. A deep respect for science and a passion for agriculture drives the Gowan Company to help growers solve their critical pest and plant health issues.
What We Do
Gowan Company is a Yuma, AZ-based, family-owned company that has evolved into a global player in the agricultural input industry. Over 50 years ago, Jon Jessen began his venture working in the fields alongside farmers to help them identify, and solve pest problems that threatened to compromise the health of their crops and their livelihood.
Today, the Gowan Group employs over 950 employees globally with entities in 11 countries including France, Italy, Spain, UK, Canada, and Mexico. The company’s products and services include crop protection products (insecticides, fungicides, etc.) as well as seeds and fertilizers. Contract formulation, manufacturing, and warehousing are also included in the comprehensive suite of products and services provided by Gowan. Based on recent sales growth over the past 5 years, Phillips McDougall has cited Gowan Company as one of the fastest growing agrochemical companies in the world.
Gowan employees are proud to be a part of this family-owned tribe, working together towards a common goal. Weekly “happy half hour” celebrations on Friday, monthly company luncheons, profit-sharing bonuses, excellent benefits, and many other perks make Gowan a truly great place to work.
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