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 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, 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.
You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

As a 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.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Millwright Mechanic, Maintenance technician or Electrician
• Certified NOC 7311 or “Red Seal” Millwright Mechanics or Provincial Electricians Ticket (442A or 309D) 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 afternoons and weekends

• 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.