Crofters is growing and we are seeking an energetic, reliable & adaptable team player to join our Team. Here’s your chance to join a highly skilled team of professionals at one of North America’s pioneering brands in the organic food movement!

Crofters Food

Ltd, known in the grocery aisles as Crofters Organic Fruit Spreads, is the leading manufacturer of organic jams, jellies and fruit spreads in North America. Headquartered in picturesque Parry Sound, Ontario, about two hours north of Toronto, we manufacture a vast array of fruit-based spreads sold in stores across Canada, the United States, and select international markets. From the way we source our fruit, to the way we carefully manufacture our products using forward-thinking sustainable processing techniques, to our innovative, health-conscious formulations, every aspect of our operations receives the care and attention they deserve. A small but mighty team, with the support of a US based private equity firm, join us as we look to aggressively scale our business on our mission to become one of the leading organic food brands in North America.

Position Overview: Purchaser

Mechanical Maintenance Technician The Mechanical Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production and facility equipment within a food manufacturing environment. This role supports equipment reliability and production efficiency through preventative maintenance, breakdown response, equipment inspections, repairs, and continuous improvement activities.

The Mechanical Technician works closely with Maintenance, Production, and other departments to identify and resolve mechanical issues, complete accurate maintenance records, and ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, food safety requirements, GMPs, HACCP, health and safety standards, and company procedures.

You will report to the Maintenance Manager. And work in coordination with Maintenance Coordinator, other Maintenance Specialists, and in conjunction with the Quality Control and Food Safety Managers.

Job Duties include: Mechanical Maintenance Technician The Mechanical Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing,



and improving production and facility equipment within a food manufacturing environment. This role supports equipment reliability and production efficiency through preventative maintenance, breakdown response, equipment inspections, repairs, and continuous improvement activities.

The Mechanical Technician works closely with Maintenance, Production, and other departments to identify and resolve mechanical issues, complete accurate maintenance records, and ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, food safety requirements, GMPs, HACCP, health and safety standards, and company procedures.

You will report to the Maintenance Manager. And work in coordination with Maintenance Coordinator, other Maintenance Specialists, and in conjunction with the Quality Control and Food Safety Managers.

Job Duties include: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.00 per hour plus a $2.00 per hour shift premium

Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial food-processing and packaging equipment, including conveyors, pumps, motors, agitators, plumbing systems, filling equipment, packaging equipment, and refrigeration systems.

Diagnose mechanical problems and equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs to minimize production downtime and prevent recurring issues.

Complete scheduled preventative maintenance activities including lubrication, cleaning, adjustments, inspections, and replacement of worn or damaged components.

Ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with the Food Safety Preventative Maintenance Plan, manufacturer service manuals, and established maintenance procedures.

Assist with developing preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for equipment where documented maintenance requirements do not currently exist.

Follow all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to equipment startup,



operation, shutdown, maintenance, and repair.

Perform scheduled daily, weekly, monthly, and other routine equipment inspections and maintenance activities.

Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, parts used, measurements, equipment condition, and observations using the MaintainX computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Provide technical support to Production during equipment setups, changeovers, startups, and equipment-related issues.

Communicate regularly with the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Coordinator regarding equipment concerns, developing reliability issues, repair requirements, and recommended corrective actions.

Work collaboratively with Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, HVAC, Production, Engineering, and other team members to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and improve equipment reliability.

Identify and recommend equipment modifications, maintenance improvements, and continuous improvement opportunities that may increase reliability, improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, or lower operating costs.

Follow all company requirements relating to HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety, Food Security, Organic Certification, Standard Operating Procedures, and other applicable regulatory and company programs.

Support a safe working environment by identifying hazards, reporting concerns, and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

Follow all applicable occupational health and safety requirements, safe work procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and company safety policies.

Share technical knowledge and provide mentoring or training opportunities to other employees where appropriate, supporting continued skills development within the Maintenance team.

Maintain a clean, organized, and professiona.l work area and ensure maintenance activities meet food-manufacturing sanitation and workmanship standards.

Assist with other maintenance and facility-related functions as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Parry Sound, ON

📌 Maintenance Mechanic Afternoon Shift (Parry Sound)
🏢 Crofter's Food
📍 Parry Sound