Maintenance Technician

Pure-Flavor; Staples; On-site; CAD 54,443,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Pure Flavor seeks a Maintenance Technician to service and upkeep buildings and assets, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with the Maintenance/General Manager to determine when external contractors are needed and coordinate accordingly.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing equipment, handling work orders, maintaining inventories, coordinating with Food Safety, and supporting outsourced maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post secondary education or trade school preferred.
• Two-year technical certification in electrical or mechanical training preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in a maintenance technician role in manufacturing or production.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and perform preventative maintenance on building and equipment; identify safety risks.
• Respond to maintenance calls, troubleshoot and complete work orders promptly.
• Record maintenance tasks and manage work orders for traceability.
• Maintain inventory of materials and report purchases to authorized personnel.
• Coordinate with Food Safety team to ensure compliance and proper record keeping.
• Ensure end-of-life replacement plans for assets are followed.
• Support scheduling of contractors for outsourced maintenance and verify services.
• Assist in equipment development, maintenance and repairs.
• Adhere to industry standards and waste disposal regulations.
• Perform other core duties as defined by the company.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Two-year technical certification

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Conveyor systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the servicing, repair, and ongoing upkeep of building and physical assets, ensuring that they meet legal requirements and health and safety standards. This position will identify the need for the services of outside contractors for all work that is beyond their expertise, and work in collaboration with the Maintenance or General Manager to determine the best course of action.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect, repair, and follow preventative maintenance on building and electrical and mechanical equipment; identify damage and resolve safety risks
• Respond to maintenance calls, troubleshoot, and complete work orders in a timely manner
• Record equipment and preventative maintenance tasks and work orders
• Maintain inventory of materials, supplies, tools and spare parts and report usage; suggest re-orders to personnel with authority
• Coordinate with members of the Food Safety department to ensure proper record keeping and compliance with Food Safety processes and procedures
• Ensure preventative maintenance and end of life replacement plan for building and equipment assets is followed
• Support scheduling of equipment and service contractors for outsourced equipment maintenance and record keeping of services performed, supporting invoicing verification and processing
• Assist in the equipment development, maintenance, and repairs
• Adhere to industry standards and waste disposal procedures set forth by regulatory agencies
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post secondary education or trade school preferred
• A two-year technical certification in electrical or mechanical training is preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a maintenance technician role in a manufacturing or production environment required
• Proven operating experience with hand and power tools, machinery and conveyor systems and have a general understanding of the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations and safety requirements
• Commitment to adhere to and experience in statutory and legislative standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, PrimusGFS
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills
• Able to work independently with minimal instruction and high accountability while also able to work with others
• Sound analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills; strong math skills
• Computer Skills; basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; on-call and holiday availability, ability, and willingness to travel
• This job operates across multiple location and environment could vary from a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F to a greenhouse operation with temperatures that range from 80-100°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation
• Role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms
• The position frequently involves needing to lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds

Compensation & Benefits:

This position offers an hourly wage range of $19–$30 CAD, with final compensation varying based on experience, skills, internal equity, and location. In addition, Pure Flavor offers a competitive total rewards package, including company sponsored benefits, RRSP matching, and paid time off.