Manufacturing Technical Operator

Overview

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business. We are a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company manufacturing 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 seek talented individuals to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. Our values guide us through the journey, even when it is rugged. We are in this together.

Note:

this is a new vacancy.

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 ensure product quality, minimize downtime, perform basic maintenance, and support 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; 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.
• 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.

• Values-led:
  We align all actions with our values and expect ethical conduct.
• Courageous determination:
  We embrace challenges and exhibit resourcefulness and grit.
• Humility:
  We are a growing company that values teamwork and respect.
• Continuous improvement:
  We strive to improve everything we touch and learn from mistakes.

• Wait! There’s more: benefits program, RRSP/401k matching, Profit Sharing, ERGs, Riverside University, Tuition Reimbursement, open-concept work environment.
• How to Apply:
  
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• Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodations in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer:
We may use technology-assisted tools in our recruitment process. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.