Industrial Packaging Millwright

ASR Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sugar refining company in Toronto seeks a Packaging Maintenance Technician to ensure the safe operation of packaging machinery. With responsibilities including troubleshooting high-speed packaging lines and maintaining cleanliness, the ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in maintenance and a Millwright Trade designation. This role offers a pay rate of $42.55/hour with shift premiums. Ideal candidates should excel in communication and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment.
• High speed packaging equipment specialization is a requirement.
• Knowledge of electrical systems would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of all packaging machinery.
• Maintain cleanliness of the packaging area to industry standards.
• Perform packaging machine changeovers when required.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills of high-speed packaging lines

Good communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Knowledge of electrical circuits

Education

Millwright Trade designation

Tools

SAP

Allen Bradley PLC’s

Job description

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal and Italy. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

Redpath Sugar is located on Toronto’s historic downtown waterfront and has been a part of Canada’s heritage for more than 160 years. Our brand is the oldest food-related trademark in Canada and is recognized across the country. Redpath Sugar is part of ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refiner in the world.

OVERVIEW

To maintain the efficient operation of all packaging machinery. This position operates on a Continental shift rotation, 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights, in which you will report to the Packaging Maintenance Supervisor.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safe and reliable operation of all packaging machinery
• Great level of Troubleshooting skills of high-speed packaging lines
• Possesses excellent knowledge of mechanical stroke and timing concepts for cam-follower equipment
• Report any equipment deficiencies immediately to Maintenance Supervisor
• Involvement in the company Continuous Improvement program
• Work in accordance with the Redpath Health and Safety program
• Contribute to a positive workplace environment
• Work closely with Production Supervisor to prioritize jobs and minimize production downtime
• Consider the long-term sustainability of all activities and endeavour to reduce, reuse and recycle resources in line with ASR policy.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of workplace health and safety matters relevant to your work.
• Exhibit positive collegial behaviours
• Maintain packaging area upkeep and cleanliness to the highest industry standard
• Perform packaging machine changeovers when required
• Completion of scheduled PM work and closing of work orders
• Able to troubleshoot in a fast-paced environment
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize according to business needs
• Good communication skills, written and verbal, complete shift reports with accurate information

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 5 years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment.
• High speed packaging equipment specialization and experience is a requirement
• Knowledge of SAP would be an asset
• Basic knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and power supplies, gearboxes, motors, pneumatics.
• Experience with electrical systems would be an asset

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Millwright Trade designation and/or equivalent packaging maintenance experience

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No
• Ability to:
• lift up to 50 lbs
• use hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate materials and tools
• walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and climb stairs frequently throughout the shift
• reach, bend, twist, rotate, push and pull frequently
• work independently as well as a team player
• climb up and down ladders
• Ability to work rotating shifts and OT if required
• Must be able to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as but not limited to protective footwear, clothing, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Must regard safety as a core value; Must be able to work safe andin a proficient manner

PAY RATE

• $42.55/hour
• This position has shift premiums and overtime

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.