Millwright

Saputo Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Telemedicine and assistance program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off

RRSP & TFSA

Training and development

Saputo product discounts

Job summary

Saputo Inc. Edmonton Plant is seeking a motivated Millwright to join our maintenance team on a 12-hour rotating schedule in a 24/7 operation. You will install and maintain mechanical systems, interpret drawings, and support safe, efficient production.

The ideal candidate has a Millwright/Journeyman Certificate, 3+ years in food processing, and strong troubleshooting skills. Union membership within 30 days is expected, with strong teamwork and independent work ability.

Qualifications

• Millwright/Journeyman Certificate is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a food processing facility is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and self-motivation are essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a highly integrated team.
• Solid attendance and reliability with good judgment and diligence.
• UNIFOR Local 445 member or willingness to join within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on conveyors, bottling lines, sleeving, cappers, and case-packing equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and maintain service records; CMMS experience is an asset.
• Perform medium to heavy lifting as required; ensure safe production processes.
• Maintain communication with plant personnel to support safe and efficient operations.
• Adhere to OH&S, WCB, GMP, Food Safety and Saputo policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Self-motivation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Millwright/Journeyman Certificate

Tools

CMMS

Windows OS

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview Of The Role

Saputo Dairy Products Edmonton Plant is seeking an enthusiastic Millwright with experience in the manufacturing industry to join our maintenance team. This position is responsible for the installation and maintenance of mechanical systems within the facility on a 12-hour rotating schedule, in a 24/7 operation.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and team collaboration while continuously developing skills and contributing to plant reliability.
• Read, interpret, and apply information from technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on a variety of mechanical and automated equipment, including:
  • Conveyor systems
  • Liquid bottling and packaging lines (filling machines, automated sleeving, bottle descramblers, cappers, and automated case-packing equipment)
  • SEW motors, gearboxes, and homogenizers
  • Heat exchangers and related process equipment
• Conduct preventative maintenance and maintain accurate service records; experience with a CMMS is considered an asset.
• Perform medium to heavy lifting as required by daily operations.
• Maintain effective, ongoing communication with plant personnel to support safe and efficient production processes.
• Ensure all work adheres to OH&S, WCB, GMP, Food Safety, and all company policies, standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualification:

• Millwright/Journeyman Certificate, dual certificate would be an asset
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a food processing facility would be an asset
• High level of self-motivation and initiative with excellent trouble shooting skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated proficiency and dependability
• Candidates must be strong, independent individual while possessing the ability to function within a highly integrated team environment
• Demonstrated solid multi-tasking, problem solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• PC Windows based O/S experience an asset
• Demonstrated solid Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), understanding and compliance. Knowledge of Food Safety Systems would be an asset
• Proven communication and inter-personal skills; and should exhibit initiative, good judgement, diligence, and have an excellent work and attendance record.
• Membership in UNIFOR Union of Canada, Local 445 (or must join within 30 days).

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater day and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Hourly rate:

$ 47.74 to $ 49.67 + premiums - Rate progression based on CBA.

Schedule: Continental hours of work designed for continuous operations -

subject to the vacation schedule, scheduling variables and will change due to operation needs.

• Weeks 01 & 02 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Weeks 03 & 04 – Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday - 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.

Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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