Technician Packaging Maintenance

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 is on a 12-hour rotational shift (continental) in which you will report to Packaging Maintenance Supervisor.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safe and reliable operation of all packaging machinery
• Report any equipment deficiencies immediately to Maintenance Supervisor
• Involvement in the company Continuous Improvement program
• Work in accordance to 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 pace environment
• Mechanical and electrical experience
• 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.
• Knowledge of SAP would be an asset
• Basic knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and power supplies, gearboxes, motors, pneumatics.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Millwright and Electrical Trade designation an asset

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• 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 and in a proficient manner

LOCATION OF ROLE

Redpath Sugar, Toronto

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.