About the Role
As a Licensed Maintenance Technician, you will contribute to the company’s operational performance through maintenance program compliance and work order scheduling, including reactive and preventative maintenance for technical and non-technical components.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and uphold Riverside Natural Food’s Core Values.
- Understand and lead compliance with both Health and Safety and Food Safety practices.
- Attend breakdown calls and independently troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
- Escalate recurring problems to the supervisor and work on eliminating them.
- Perform minor repairs, equipment set up, change over, overhaul, and fabrication as needed.
- Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment including food mixer, slab forming machine, horizontal wrapper, robotic pick and place system, case packer, tunnel oven, conveyors, etc.
- Provide technical assistance/advice in Preventive Maintenance optimization efforts.
- Assist outside contractors and ensure GMP policies are adhered to.
- Perform work in accordance with established maintenance processes and practices, including recording work done, data for analysis, logging spare parts consumed, and cleaning the work area.
- Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and safety in all aspects of the job.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as Millwright Mechanic, Maintenance technician, or Electrician.
- Required certified NOC 7311 or "Red Seal" Millwright Mechanics or Provincial Electricians Ticket (433A, 442A, 309D).
- Ability to read technical drawings and electrical schematics.
- Proven machining skills using lathes, milling, and drill press.
- Flexibility to work afternoons and weekends.
- Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Skills
- Working experience with equipment such as vertical wrapper, horizontal wrappers, robotics pick and place, tunnel oven is an asset.
- Knowledge of PLC, robotics, HMIs, and controls (Allen Bradley) preferred.
- Hands-on working experience with power transmission systems.
- Hands-on working experience with electric and electronic controls.
- Hands-on working experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Hands-on working experience with welding, brazing, and soldering.
- Hands-on working experience with servo and electric motors.
- Hands-on working experience with lubrication types and systems.
- Rigging and hoisting experience is an asset.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
- Self-starter with a high level of initiative.
- Proven desire to learn.
- Takes ownership and grit for technical fields.
- Demonstrates humility.
- Aptitude to exhibit respect and protect Riverside’s Core Values.
- Keeps the work atmosphere fun.
- Be a Riverside Brand Ambassador.
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $40.25/hr - $45.25/hr CAD
Benefits
- Health, Vision and Dental benefits available from day one.
- Company-covered benefits program (no deductions taken from your pay!).
- RRSP matching available from day one.
- $1,000 tool allowance for first year, $300 tool allowance every year after.
- Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan.
- Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights.
- Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program.
About the Company
- Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it.
- We are a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company.
- We proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO.
- We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.
- We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027.
- At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours.
- We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain.
- You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturals.com.
Equal Opportunity
- Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
- If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.
