Production & Maintenance Skilled Trades

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

What We Offer

Competitive Rates:

• $45.48/hr - $49.16/hr - Electrician/PLC
• $45.48/hr - Millwrights
• $24.13 - $27.25/hr - Production Operators

Shift Premiums:

• 12-hour Continental Shifts
• Shift Schedules: 2-week continental shift rotation either 6am - 6pm / 6pm - 6am OR 7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am
• Scheduled Weekend Shift Premium: +$4.00 per hour
• Night Shift Premium: +$1.65 per hour

• 8hr Rotating Shifts:
• Shift Schedules: weekly rotation of days (7am-3pm), nights (11pm-7am), and afternoons (3pm-11pm)
• Afternoon shift premium: +$0.65 per hour
• Night shift premium: +$0.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Fully employer-paid benefits
• Employer-matched pension
• 15 vacation days to start
• Parental leave top-up and more!

Opportunities for Advancement:

• Ongoing training opportunities
• Career path development to leadership roles

Employee Events:

• Join in on our fun employee events like BBQs, ice cream days, and Ferrero product giveaways!

About the Role:

At Ferrero, we're passionate about crafting memorable experiences through our beloved products. We're on the lookout for talented individuals like you to join our maintenance team in Brantford, ON. As a Maintenance Millwright or Electrician/PLC Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our chocolate and confectionary manufacturing facilities. As a Production Operator, you are driving the efficiency of our manufacturing or packaging department by reducing downtime, maximizing productivity, while ensuring quality excellence.

Main Responsibilities:

As a member of our Maintenance Team:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing our food processing equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, installation, commissioning, and optimization of machinery.
• Manage equipment change-overs and production line setups.
• Maintain sanitation standards, keeping the maintenance shop clean.
• Comply with regulations and procedures for health and safety, food safety, GMPs, and HACCP standards.

As a key member of our Production Team:

• Enhance efficiency by minimizing downtime.
• Maintain strict visual quality standards.
• Implement waste reduction strategies.
• Quickly address machine problems.
• Collaborate with maintenance to eliminate downtime.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Who we are looking for:

• Valid Industrial Mechanic/Millwright trade license (433A) or Industrial Maintenance Electrician License (442A or 309A).
• Relevant experience (8+ years if unlicensed).
• Experience in the food and beverage or consumer packaged goods industry is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to rotating shifts.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. To be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be consumer and product centric—dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and appreciated. We provide them the means to succeed, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero.

Accommodations

Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process.