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SunOpta Grains & Foods Inc. Facility Maintenance Technician/Boiler Technician in Alexandria, Minnesota

Location: Alexandria, MN Hours: 6:00pm-6:am 2-2-3 Work Pattern *Resume Requested SunOpta Overview: SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is a U.S.-based, global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable, plant-based food and beverages. Founded nearly 50 years ago, SunOpta manufactures organic and specialty products sold through retail and foodservice channels. SunOpta operates as a manufacturer for leading natural and private label brands, and also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN , Dream and West LifeTM. Job Summary: Facility Maintenance Technician I is responsible for assisting in maintaining the boilers as well as work with the chiller systems, air compressors, cooling towers, wastewater treatment system, water softeners and other misc. duties pertaining to the operation and maintenance of an Aseptic Food beverage plant. Responsibilities to include taking care of all above equipment as well as conducting preventative maintenance, trouble shooting, and assisting with other projects as assigned. You will be working closely with others to help maintain a 24/7 operation where downtime is costly. Essential Functions of the Job: -Properly monitor the facilities boiler in accordance with state regulations. This includes standing watch in a 24/7 environment on either a fixed or rotating schedule. -Make rounds every two hours of the mechanical room and the air handling room, checking for any problems with the machinery. -Perform unscheduled and preventive maintenance building and facility and production equipment. -General facility upkeep such as repairing doors, walls, floors, ceilings, and other related building duties. -Organizes and maintains inventory of all supplies needed for facility maintenance. -Responsible for monitoring Process and Utility systems and equipment to ensure continuous efficient and reliable operations. -Helps develop departmental standard operating procedures and maintains GMP and non-GMP equipment history files to develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs and procedures to reduce mechanical downtime and to ensure that breakdown and repairs are minimized. -Comply with all Health and Safety programs adhering to all Quality Assurance System guidelines. -Participates in off-hours emergency coverage, as needed. -Performs scheduled and corrective maintenance of complex equipment and systems. -Ensure compliance with quality system procedures related to the Facility equipment and general day to day operations. -Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor. -Other duties, as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications: -High School diploma or GED -1st Class Boilers License. -Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in equipment maintenance work with other trades (mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing) for job continuity. Preferred Qualifications: -Electrician s License Knowledge and Skills: -Ability to follow written and verbal instruction. -Excellent interpersonal skills. -Demonstrated knowledge of shop math. -Knowledge of High-Pressure Boiler Systems. -Knowledge of HVAC Systems

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