Manufacturing Technical Operator

The role

You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery in a food manufacturing environment. The role involves ensuring product quality, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement on the production line.

What you will do

• Operate and monitor automated or semi-automated production machinery.
• Perform equipment set-up, calibration and changeovers.
• Perform in-process quality checks.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and make minor mechanical adjustments or repairs.
• Perform basic maintenance checks and preventative tasks.
• Conduct pre-operation checks.
• Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Complete production logs, downtime reports, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Adhere to health and safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company policies.

Required qualifications

• Technical/vocational training or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude 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.
• Able to lift above 20kg.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Nice to have

• Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or Kaizen processes is an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program.
• RRSP matching or 401k matching.
• Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan.
• Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Riverside University program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

About the company

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating B-Corp certified company that manufactures nutritious snacks.