Technical Operator

The role

You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery in a fast-paced 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 according to 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.
• Perform basic maintenance checks and preventative tasks.
• Conduct pre-operation checks to ensure equipment functionality.
• Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Complete production logs, downtime reports, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve complex equipment issues.
• 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 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.
• Physically fit; able to stand for long periods and lift materials as required.
• 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 with Riverside taking care of the costs.
• RRSP matching or 401k matching.
• Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan.
• Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Riverside University program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Open concept work environment.

About the company

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating B-Corp certified company. They manufacture nutritious snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO.