Manufacturing Technical Operator

Overview

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as Made Good 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, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. 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 – and yes, it will get rough.

But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

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Job Title: Manufacturing Technical Operator

Department: Manufacturing / Production

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Location: 2233 Sheppard Av West

Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technical Operator to join our food production team. In this role, you will operate, maintain and troubleshoot production machinery and equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring product quality, minimizing downtime, and performing basic maintenance while supporting continuous improvement on the production line.

• Operate and monitor automated or semi-automated production machinery according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform equipment set-up, calibration and changeovers.
• Perform in-process quality checks to ensure product meets specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and make minor mechanical adjustments or repairs as needed and escalate major issues to the maintenance team.
• Perform basic maintenance checks and preventative tasks to avoid unplanned downtime.
• Conduct pre-operation checks to ensure equipment functionality.
• Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance tasks to maintain machine performance and workplace safety.
• Complete production logs, downtime reports, and other documentation accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Adhere to health and safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company policies always.
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Participate in health and safety meetings, audits, or training as required.
• Participate in daily shift handovers and team briefings to communicate issues or updates.
• Train or mentor new/existing operators or temporary staff on equipment functionality and troubleshooting techniques.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation when problems occur.

• Technical/vocational training or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand technical manuals and troubleshoot machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift above 20kg as required.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or Kaizen processes is an asset.

Note:

This role is listed as a new/existing vacancy. Salary ranges may be communicated during the interview process.

At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.

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