NEW PAY RATES PLUS SIGN ON BONUS!!

New Pay Rates!

Pay starts at $34.00/hour plus $2.00/hour night shift differential.

Now offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for boiler technicians!

SunOpta Overview:

SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today’s leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company’s commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN®, Dream®, and West Life™. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn.

Job Summary:

Facility Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for assisting in maintaining the boilers as well as work with the chiller systems, air compressors, cooling towers, wastewater treatment system, water softeners and other misc. duties pertaining to the operation and maintenance of an Aseptic Food beverage plant.

Responsibilities to include taking care of all above equipment as well as conducting preventative maintenance, trouble shooting, and assisting with other projects as assigned. You will be working closely with others to help maintain a 24/7 operation where downtime is costly.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Properly monitor the facilities boiler in accordance with state regulations. This includes standing watch in a 24/7 environment on either a fixed or rotating schedule.
• Make rounds every two hours of the mechanical room and the air handling room, checking for any problems with the machinery.
• Perform unscheduled and preventive maintenance building and facility and production equipment.
• General facility upkeep such as repairing doors, walls, floors, ceilings, and other related building duties.
• Organizes and maintains inventory of all supplies needed for facility maintenance.
• Responsible for monitoring Process and Utility systems and equipment to ensure continuous efficient and reliable operations.
• Helps develop departmental standard operating procedures and maintains GMP and non-GMP equipment history files to develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs and procedures to reduce mechanical downtime and to ensure that breakdown and repairs are minimized.
• Comply with all Health and Safety programs adhering to all Quality Assurance System guidelines.
• Participates in off-hours emergency coverage, as needed.
• Performs scheduled and corrective maintenance of complex equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with quality system procedures related to the Facility equipment and general day to day operations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1st Class boilers license.
• High school diploma, or GED.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in equipment maintenance work with other trades (mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing) for job continuity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrician’s License is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shop math.
• Knowledge of High-Pressure Boiler Systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC Systems

Additional Considerations:

• Shift: Night Shift, 6 pm to 6 am on 2-2-3 pattern; must be able to work flexible hours.
• Travel: Some travel to other facilities for training may be required.
• To Apply Go To: www.sunopta.com/careers

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