Joining Nortera Foods Inc. means joining a team the grows together!

As the North American leader of ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable foods.

Nortera Foods Inc. produces major private and retail brands and markets its own Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why Choose Nortera

• Competitive hourly wage;
• Annual bonus program;
• Complete range of social benefits and employee assistance program (EAP);
• Possibly of contributing to an RPP with employer contributions;
• Reimbursement for tuition and physical activity;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Nortera Tecumseh is currently looking for a highly motivated, energetic team member to join our Maintenance team as a full-time Food Production Millwright Mechanic supporting all departments throughout our vegetable production facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this Millwright is responsible for providing a key skill set of technical skills and mechanical skills across various departments. Collaborating in the success of company objectives within the department throughout the year, is a key focus.

• Perform installations and maintenance, including changing layouts and setting up all machinery as directed by maintenance or production leadership.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of conveying equipment such as pumps, shakers, etc.
• Starts and observes machines to detect malfunctions and makes required adjustments and repairs.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the safety of each staff member and abide by all plant safety rules and regulations.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and perform all work in a safe manner following all established policies and procedures.
• Document all maintenance activities and logging them accordingly, in accordance with company expectations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, including helping in a millwright capacity in other departments.

Additional Expectations Of This Role

• Industrial Millwright Mechanic (433A) certification is required for this role, or equivalent.
• Must be mechanically inclined, minimum 2-3 years of relative experience – food production environment is considered an asset
• Must be capable of speaking, reading, and writing English at a Level 3 requirement.
• Must meet basic dexterity requirements such as bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, crouching, stair/ladder climbing, working at heights, and lift up to 50lbs (ie: heavy lifter).
• Specific vision abilities are required including by not limited to close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Confirmed acceptance of working in hot, humid, wet, damp, soapy, dusty, loud/noisy, dimly lit work environment.
• Be technically trained/trainable in all aspects of our plant equipment, systems, and platforms including basic computer and mathematical work.
• Must have the ability to make quick, accurate decisions, working under pressure and tight operational deadlines.
• Open availability with willingness to work various shifts throughout the week including rotational continental 12 hour shifts, night shift, on call, statutory holidays, overtime, and weekends.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team - collaborating and effective communication.
• Demonstrates work place safety is a priority and aligns well with the company’s “Vision, Mission, and Values” statement.
• Hourly wage range for this role is $41.63-$43.38
• NOTE: the continental schedule is week 1: 3 days of 12 hour shifts (Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday), week 2: 4 days of 12 hour shifts (Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday).