Maintenance Associate
Responsible for daily production line and DAF operation activities, including operating machinery and ensuring product quality. Duties include conducting routine inspections, sanitizing equipment, and assisting in machinery repair and maintenance.
- On-site
- Delta, BC
- Posted Jun 30, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Summary This position is responsible for the daily production line and DAF operation activities. The incumbent is responsible for operating production machinery, ensuring materials used for production and products made are within quality expectations, and reporting daily operations to the Production Management Team. This position is subordinate to the Maintenance Supervisor. Core Competencies Behavioral: Functional: Accountability and Dependability Resourceful Ethics and Integrity Economical Adaptability and Flexibility Organization Attention to Detail Time Management Commitment to Health and Safety Cooperation Commitment to Quality Result Focus Communication Customer Focus Teamwork Job Duties * Conducts start-up checks and routine inspections to minimize machinery downtime and product wastage. * Start the machine, operate the equipment, complete the checklist, and verify if all equipment is running. * Cleans and sanitizes assigned equipment and areas, including the okara room. * Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery. * Verify adequate materials and supplies are available to complete operations, as needed. * Operates tools to aid in the manufacturing process. * Working in isolation and checking in with the team lead/ supervisor every hour. * Provides innovative solutions to improve plant efficiency. * Logs and records readings for equipment and procedures * Ensure that all equipment is properly sanitized, as GMP requires, before production starts. * Report workers’ conflicts and concerns to the leadership team immediately so that follow-up action can be taken in a timely manner. * Works with others to ensure that equipment is in proper working order. * Trains and mentors fellow employees to increase their skill level in all activities. * Other duties as assigned by the leadership team. Teamwork * Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards for people’s safety, food safety, quality, cost control, waste reduction and complete and on-time delivery. * Promotes and follows all company and regulatory standards, including but not limited to: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Food Safety, Safe Operating Procedures (SOP's), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) * Ensure proper use of always-required personal protective equipment. * Report all safety concerns to a member of your Joint Health and Safety Committee and your Supervisor/Manager * Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager. Requirements * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment. * Use of Radio. * Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills * Exceptional communication and team-building skills. * Good verbal and written English language skills. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. * Strong organizational and time management skills. * Self-starter * Detail-oriented and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision. * Ability to lift 10 kilograms. * Forklift License or willingness to obtain is an asset. Work Conditions * Permanent Full-time position (40 hours per week) * Able to work in hot& humid or cold areas. * About to work with chemicals by using proper PPE. * Work is performed 100% in the production facility. * Exposure to noise and a wet temperature-variety environment when in the production area * Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required to meet business needs. * Wearing of company-provided uniform and other Personal Protective Equipment is required as applicable.
What you’ll do
Responsible for daily production line and DAF operation activities, including operating machinery and ensuring product quality. Duties include conducting routine inspections, sanitizing equipment, and assisting in machinery repair and maintenance.
Requirements
Requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong troubleshooting and communication skills. Candidates must be able to lift 10kg and work flexible hours in various temperature conditions.
Other relevant skills
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- Production Machinery Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Sanitization
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Time Management
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Safety Compliance
- GMP
- HACCP
- WHMIS
- Forklift Operation
- Technical Reporting
- Mentoring
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Food & Beverage
- Security & Safety
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
