Industrial Electrician - Afternoon Shift - Sheppard Ave W

Industrial Electrician - Afternoon Shift - 2233 Sheppard Ave W Overview

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as Made Good and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun. We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027.

At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain. Lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together. Learn more at

As a Licensed Industrial Electrician, you are responsible for contributing to the company’s operational performance through maintenance program compliance and work order scheduling including reactive and preventative maintenance for technical and non-technical components.

• Demonstrate and uphold Riverside Natural Foods’ Core Values.
• Understand and lead compliance with Health and Safety and Food Safety practices.
• Attend breakdown calls. Independently troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Escalate recurring problems to supervisor and work on eliminating them.
• Perform minor repairs, equipment setup, changeover, overhaul, and fabrication as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment including food mixer, slab forming machine, horizontal wrapper, robotic pick and place system, case packer, tunnel oven, conveyors, etc.
• Provide technical assistance/advice in Preventive Maintenance optimization efforts.
• Assist outside contractors and ensure GMP policies are adhered to.
• Record work performed, data for analysis, spare parts used, and maintain a clean work area.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and safety in all aspects of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Millwright Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, or Electrician.
• Certified NOC 7311 or Red Seal Millwright Mechanics or Provincial Electricians Ticket (442A or 309D) required.
• Working experience with equipment such as vertical wrapper, horizontal wrappers, robotics pick and place, tunnel oven is an asset.
• Knowledge of PLC, robotics, HMIs, and controls (Allen Bradley) preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience with the following preferred:
  • Power transmission systems
  • Electric and electronic controls
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Welding, brazing, and soldering
  • Servo and electric motors
  • Lubrication types and systems
• Proven machining skills using lathes, milling, and drill press.
• Rigging and hoisting experience is an asset.
• Flexibility to work afternoons and weekends.

• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative.
• Desire to learn, take ownership, and a passion for technical fields.
• Humility in daily actions across the organization.
• Respect for Riverside’s Core Values in a changing environment.
• Keeps the work atmosphere fun by keeping it light and welcoming.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Values-led:
  Respect, teamwork, and resourcefulness with a sense of fun.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities:
  Help shape the organization and its processes, with a willingness to iterate and improve.
• Access to everyone: A flat organization with open communication; speak up and share ideas.
• Personal development:
  Riverside supports and empowers your career path with training and tools to grow.
• Gratitude:
  We value you and show appreciation as we grow together.

• Values-led culture with no shortcuts that compromise integrity.
• Courageous determination and resourcefulness in a fast-growing family business.
• Humility and collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits program and professional development opportunities.

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, please submit your resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). the job title in the subject line or click the apply button. Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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This description excludes non-essential information and maintains legally required EEO statements.