Maintenance Assistant Jobs in Kitchener, ON (NOW HIRING)

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.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

We have a current opening for an Millwright and are actively reviewing applications.

As a Millwright for Ferrero Manufacturing Operations, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining a continuous production operation including routine preventative maintenance and the optimization of equipment safety, food safety, efficiencies, and reliability.

Starting from $46.84/hr

Shift Premiums for 12hr shifts:

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

Shift Premiums for 8hr shifts:

Afternoon shift premium: +$0.65 per hour
Night shift premium: +$0.85 per hour
Shift Schedules: weekly rotation of days (7-3), nights (11-7), and afternoons (3-11)

Perks

• Competitive Rates
• Shift premiums
• Fully employer-paid benefits starting on day 1
• Employer matched pension
• Up to 24 weeks Parental Leave top-up
• 15 vacation days
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• On-site Cafeteria
• Free Parking
• Employee events e.g. BBQ’s, ice cream days and Ferrero product giveaways!
• Relocation assistance available

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshoot and repair of food processing equipment 
• Optimize equipment safety, food safety, and reliability including the support of preventative maintenance initiatives 
• Participate in continuous improvement projects including the installation and commissioning of machinery 
• Perform equipment change-over and production line set ups 
• Welding, machining and fabricating where qualified and maintain high sanitation standards, housekeeping and cleanliness of the maintenance shop – preferable 
• Compliance to regulations and procedures to maintain the highest levels of health and safety, food safety, GMP's and HACCP

• A valid Industrial Mechanic / Millwright trade license (433A)
• 4-7 years of relevant experience 
• 8+ years of experience if unlicensed
• Previous experience within the food and beverage or consumer packaged goods industry preferred
• Strong communication skills including the ability to work independently with minimum supervision, or within a team environment
• Able to work rotating shifts to support a continuous operation 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidates applications These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not place human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. 

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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

Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.