Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach current heights. So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

Manufacturing Technical Operator

Manufacturing / Production Reports To: Production Supervisor Job Type: Full-Time We are seeking a Manufacturing Technical Operator to join our food production team. In this role, you will operate, maintain and troubleshoot production machinery and equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring product quality, minimizing downtime, and performing basic maintenance while minimizing downtime and supporting continuous improvement on the production line.

Operate and monitor automated or semi-automated production machinery according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Perform in-process quality checks to ensure product meets specifications. Troubleshoot equipment issues and make minor mechanical adjustments or repairs as needed and elevate major issues to the maintenance team.

Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance tasks to maintain machine performance and workplace safety. Complete production logs, downtime reports, and other documentation accurately and on time. Adherent to health and safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company policies always.

Support continuous improvement activities to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.



Participate in health and safety meetings, audits, or training as required. Participate in daily shift handovers and team briefings to communicate issues or updates.

Train or mentor new/existing operators or temporary staff on equipment functionality and troubleshooting techniques. Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation when problems occur. Technical/vocational training or equivalent. ~1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment. ~ Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand technical manuals and troubleshoot machinery. ~ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. ~ Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. ~ Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or Kaizen processes is an asset.

Salary Range: $1 — $2 CAD Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future.



This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff.

Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.

Personal development : We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress. Bring the consumer voice into your work by protecting product quality, availability, and experience, acting early when standards slip, and delivering consistent value that earns trust, advocacy, and long‑term brand love.

You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well. We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high‑quality products.

Continuous improvement: As a learn‑as‑we‑go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. Join Employee‑Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.

📌 Manufacturing Technical Operator (Toronto)
🏢 Riverside Natural Foods
📍 Toronto