Technical Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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Job Summary :

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technical Operator to join our food production team. In this role, you will operate, maintain and troubleshooting production machinery and equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring product quality, minimizing downtime, and performing basic maintenance while minimizing downtime and supporting continuous improvement on the production line.

Key Responsibilities :

• 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 and 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.
• Adherent to health and safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company policies always.
• 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.

Qualifications and Skills :

At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.

What we expect :

What We Offer :

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How to Apply :

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer : As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. 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.