Maintenance Technician - Weekend Shift

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.

As a Millwight Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for contributing 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.

• Demonstrate and uphold Riverside Natural Food’s Core Values.
• Understand and lead compliance with both Health and Safety and Food Safety practices.
• Attending breakdown call. Independently troubleshoot and resolve both mechanical and electrical issues.
• Escalate recurring problems to supervisor and work on eliminating them.
• Perform minor repairs, equipment set up, change over, overhaul, 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 assistant / advice in Preventive Maintenance optimization effort.
• Assist outside contractors and ensure GMP policies are being adhered to.
• Performs work in accordance with established maintenance processes and practices including but not limited to recording work done, recording data for analysis, logging spare parts consumed, cleaning up work area, etc.
• Participate in cross functional continuous improvement initiative.
• Responsible for the highest standards of housekeeping & safety in all aspects of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Millwright Mechanic
• Certified NOC 7311 or "Red Seal" Millwright Mechanics preferred or working toward one
• 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
• Ability to read technical drawings and electrical schematics
• Hands on working experience with the following is preferred
  • Power transmission systems
  • Electric and electronic controls
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Welding, brazing, and soldering
  • Servo and electric motors
  • Lubrication types and systems
• Proven machining skills using lathes, milling, and drill press
• Rigging and hoisting experience is an asset
• Flexibility to work overtime if needed

• A TEAM PLAYER with a positive attitude.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and ADAPTABILITY.
• Proven desire to learn takes OWNERSHIP, and a PASSION for technical fields.
• Demonstrates HUMILITY throughout the company on a day-to-day basis.
• Aptitude to exhibit, RESPECT, and protect Riverside’s Core Values in a changing environment.
• Keeps the work atmosphere FUN by keeping it light and welcoming.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

• Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities
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