Maintenance Millwright

Ferrero International S.A.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global confectionery company located in Brantford, Ontario is seeking a Millwright to support and maintain continuous production operations. The role involves performing routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting food processing equipment, and optimizing safety and reliability. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts. This position offers competitive pay starting at $45.48/hr plus various perks such as fully employer-paid benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Rates

Fully employer‑paid benefits starting on day 1

Employer matched pension

Up to 14 weeks Parental Leave top‑up

Opportunities for advancement

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

On‑site Cafeteria

Free Parking

Employee events such as BBQ’s and product giveaways

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in a mechanical role.
• 8+ years of experience if unlicensed in a similar role.
• Previous experience in food and beverage or consumer packaged goods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot food processing equipment.
• Support safety and reliability through preventative maintenance.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and machinery installation.
• Conduct equipment change-overs and production line setups.
• Maintain high sanitation standards in the maintenance shop.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

Ferrero is a family‑owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

As a Millwright for Ferrero Manufacturing Operations, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining a continuous production operation including routine preventative maintenance and the optimization of equipment safety, food safety, efficiencies, and reliability.

Starting from $45.48/hr

Shift Premiums for 12hr shifts:

Scheduled Weekend Shift Premium: +$4.00 per hour
Night Shift Premium: +$1.65 per hour
Shift Schedules: 2 week continental shift rotation either 6am - 6pm / 6pm - 6am

Shift Premiums for 8hr shifts:

Afternoon shift premium: +$0.65 per hour
Night shift premium: +$0.85 per hour
Shift Schedules: weekly rotation of days (7-3), nights (11-7), and afternoons (3-11)

• Competitive Rates
• Fully employer‑paid benefits starting on day 1
• Employer matched pension
• Up to 14 weeks Parental Leave top‑up
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• On‑site Cafeteria
• Free Parking
• Employee events e.g. BBQ’s, ice cream days and Ferrero product giveaways!
• Relocation assistance available

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshoot and repair of food processing equipment
• Optimize equipment safety, food safety, and reliability including the support of preventative maintenance initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement projects including the installation and commissioning of machinery
• Perform equipment change‑over and production line set ups
• Welding, machining and fabricating where qualified and maintain high sanitation standards, housekeeping and cleanliness of the maintenance shop – preferable
• Compliance to regulations and procedures to maintain the highest levels of health and safety, food safety, GMP's and HACCP

Who we are looking for:

• 4-7 years of relevant experience
• 8+ years of experience if unlicensed
• Previous experience within the food and beverage or consumer packaged goods industry preferred
• Strong communication skills including the ability to work independently with minimum supervision, or within a team environment
• Able to work rotating shifts to support a continuous operation

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Accommodations

Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.