• Job Description

  Req#: 2312

  About SunOpta

  SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.

  SunOpta Overview:

  SunOpta Inc. is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries. SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.

  SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!

  Job Summary:

  The Maintenance Apprentice position is an entry-level developmental role designed for individuals pursuing a career as an Industrial Millwright. Working under the guidance of experienced Maintenance Technicians, the successful candidate will learn, apply, and develop the technical skills required to maintain and repair production equipment in a food manufacturing environment.

  This position is part of a formal apprenticeship program, and the successful candidate will be required to enroll in and complete the Millwright (433A) Apprenticeship training program to achieve certification.

  Essential Functions of the Job:

  • Assist in performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and systems under supervision.
  • Support the Maintenance team with troubleshooting equipment issues, performing repairs, and documenting work in the maintenance system (MVP).
  • Participate in predictive maintenance activities and help identify opportunities for equipment reliability improvements.
  • Learn and follow all plant safety, food safety, and quality procedures, including HACCP, GMPs, SQF, and other relevant certifications.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and assist with inventory management of spare parts.
  • Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams to support operational requirements.
  • Take initiative in learning mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems through on-the-job training and classroom learning.
  • Actively participate in the apprenticeship training process and complete required schooling and hours as outlined by the Ministry of Labour and Skilled Trades Ontario (STO).
  • Report equipment or safety concerns immediately to the Maintenance Manager.
  • Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety protocols.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for Food Safety and reporting any non-compliance issues to their immediate supervisor.
  • Backup for this role is alternate level II or III Maintenance Technician.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Registered 433a Millwright Apprentice (non-ticketed technicians, apprentice level I)
  • 1 year of experience in a maintenance related role in a food manufacturing environment

  Preferred Qualifications:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Knowledge and Skills:

  • Ability to use critical thinking to plan and problem-solve
  • Good verbal, written and multi-tasking skills, can do attitude
  • Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change
  • Ability to organize and prioritize
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Must have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook software

  Additional Considerations:

  • The location for this role is in St. Davids, Ontario, Canada

  Work Environment/Physical Demands:

  • 100% of the work is performed in a production environment
  • Must be available to work rotating shifts: days, afternoons, nights
  • Must be available to work weekends
  • Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the shift
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or with a team
  • Must have reliable transportation (location is off bus route)

  Permanent, Full-time
  Shift premiums
  Benefits
  Employee Assistance Program
  RRSP Matching Program
  Paid Time Off

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED

• About the company

  SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on natural food, indredient sourcing, organic food, and specialty foods. Certified organic food products.

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