Maintenance Technician - Regina, SK

Avena Foods is a specialty miller that partners with farmers and customers to bring safe, sustainable, nutritious oat and pulse ingredients to consumers around the globe which are non-GMO and gluten-free.  We have three facilities: Regina, SK, Rowatt, SK and Portage la Prairie, MB.

In a career with Avena you can look forward to:

·         Being a part of team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture

·         Supporting your growth through professional development, training, and recognition programs

·         Competitive compensation which includes benefit programs such as: Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Savings, Employee and Family Assistance Program and more!

·         We offer additional benefits for extras!  Take advantage of our Health Spending Account for additional expenses like more expensive glasses.  Or the Wellness Account that covers recreational items like gym membership, running shoes, etc.

If you’d like to join a team that is collaborative, hardworking and provides opportunities for growth.  Please apply.

Avena Foods is actively seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining all equipment in accordance with safety, preventive, predictive and productive maintenance systems.

Key Responsibilities

1.       Maintain production line equipment & tools to ensure safety & minimize downtime.

2.      Perform preventative maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting and repair on all processing equipment, including bucket elevators, conveyors, blowers, milling machines and packing equipment to ensure reliability and safety.

3.       Focus on safe working practices and quality workmanship.

4.       Complete assigned work orders on a timely fashion. Update Hippo on status and completion of work orders.

5.       Ensure good housekeeping within entire building.

6.       Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience and Skills)

·         High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

·         Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training preferred.

·         Valid Driver’s License.

·         Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.

·         Experience in preventative maintenance; electrical, mechanical and pneumatic trouble shooting.

·         Food Grade Manufacturing experience or Industrial Agricultural maintenance.

·         Strong attention to detail.

·         Ability to work independently in a busy environment.

·         Ability to react to urgent production maintenance issues.

·         Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.

·         Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Standards and Practices.

·         Able to operate a forklift and aerial lifts.

·         Must follow all work instructions, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety Procedures, Illness and Disease Policy and all other company policies and procedures.

Work Conditions

·         Physical ability to lift to 20 Kg.

·         Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.

·         Ability to respond to an after-hour emergency call if needed.

·         Register for Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprenticeship.

·         Flexibility to work overtime as required.

·         Hazards associated with trade.

·         Exposed to various temperatures and conditions, work both indoors and outdoors.

*This is a shift position which may include evenings and weekends.  You may be required to work in ambient temperatures.  This position will require manual effort such as climbing ladders/stairs lifting materials, etc.

*Employment is subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification and reference review. 

*By submitting your resume, the applicant acknowledges that providing false, misleading or inaccurate information on their resume or during the interview is grounds for disqualification or dismissal.

*Avena is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@avenafoods.com to request assistance.

Start Date: To be discussed

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS: April 14, 2025

Note:  Not all applicants will receive a formal interview