Who we are:

Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

For more information about us, please click the link below:

https://frulact.com/

Why work with us?

- 12 hour continental shifts
- Internal career/growth opportunities
- Overtime after 40 hours per week
- 3 weeks of vacation per year
- Afternoon & Overnight shift premiums
- Attendance premiums
- RRSP match
- All PPE is provided
- Inclusive environment

Responsibilities:

- Adhere to rules, procedures, safe work practices, health and safety standards and use of personal protective equipment.
- Report and investigate all near misses/incidents/accidents resulting in personal injury or property damage.
- Comply with Food Safety & Quality policies and procedures.
- Ensure forms and checklists are properly, completely, accurately, and legibly filled out.
- Maintain safe and clean work environment; follow area checklists for sanitation and inspection requirements.
- Proper handling of lifting and transport equipment, adhering to safety conditions.
- Maintain control of tools, fasteners, and machine components when conducting PMs or repairs, fully accounting for all after work has been completed.
- Perform and document changeovers on Fruit Room equipment (e.g. changing blades, filters, screens).
- Carry out assigned PMs and record activities on Maintenance Job Card and or in the maintenance app.
- Respond to, repair and document breakdowns on Job Cards,



including spare parts consumed and have production supervisor and quality department employee sign off the Job Cards.
- Ensure controlled maintenance compounds (e.g. lubricants, greases) are properly stored and only approved compounds are permitted onsite.
- Monitor contractors and service providers performing work within the facility.
- Record consumption of water, gas, energy, and mobile flow meters.
- Immediately report non-conformances to QC and Maintenance Manager
- Be willing to cross-train in different functions as needed; required to train recent or transferred employees.

Education: College Diploma in Mechanical Technician, or in Electrical Engineering Technician, or equivalent.

Requirements:

- Minimum 1-2 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
- College Diploma in Mechanical Technician, or in Electrical Engineering Technician, or equivalent.
- Willingness to be trained in driving forklifts or other powered material handling equipment.
- Knowledge of GMPs preferred
- Strong attention to detail, problem solver, in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.; be able to stand, bend, lift, twist, and turn, for extended periods of time in a humid environment
- Work effectively both independently and within a team environment
- Must be safety and quality conscious
- Must be available for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required

Frulact Canada is committed to supporting AODA standards and requirements. Any applicant that requires any form of accommodation during the recruitment and placement process are to advise accordingly. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $25.54 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing (Kingston)
🏢 Frulact
📍 Kingston