Winland Foods

Global private-label and branded food manufacturer

Operating Engineer

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeStoney Creek, Hamilton, ON, CanadaCA$49.12 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Licensed Operating Engineer 3rd Class is required.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing utility equipment is required.
Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
Must be dependable, attentive to detail, computer literate, creative, and have planning and organizational skills.
Must possess sound judgment and decision-making skills and be able to work under minimal supervision.
Must show initiative and cooperate effectively in a multi-skilled environment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must bend, twist, push, and pull as needed to complete work tasks.
Must be able to work in warm temperatures during summer months.

Responsibilities

Safely operate steam boilers, compressors, and ancillary equipment.
Proactively plan and schedule contract maintenance on utility equipment.
Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on steam and utility system components.
Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing teams to ensure utility and processing equipment operates at peak efficiency.
Log daily work effort and failure causes so that corrective measures can be taken promptly.
Maintain powerhouse equipment records for a food processing facility.
Complete ongoing training on new equipment and maintenance practices.
Work a flexible schedule to enable seven-day plant coverage, including rotating day and afternoon shifts, some nights, occasional weekends, and occasional overtime.

Desired Qualifications

Three to five years of experience is preferred.
Water/wastewater treatment plant operator certification is an asset.
Food manufacturing experience is an asset.
Experience with HVAC systems and non-ammonia cooling systems is an asset.

To maintain the safe and efficient operation of powerhouse and plant utility equipment. The incumbent will be a member of a team operating, testing and maintaining boilers, air compressors, pumps and ancillary equipment. There is a requirement to work a flexible work week to enable seven day plant coverage. Some overtime may be required.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

ON Stoney Creek

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Operating Engineer

Job Description:

Schedule: 8 hour shifts + occasional overtime Monday to Friday shifts + occasional weekends rotating days & afternoons (some nights)

Work Location:

944 Highway 8, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $49.12 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan with match, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Roles & Responsibilities:

Safely operate steam boilers, compressors and ancillary equipment
Proactively plan and schedule contract maintenance on utility equipment.
Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on steam and utility system components.
Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing teams to ensure all utility and processing equipment is operating at peak efficiency.
Log daily work effort and failure causes for prompt corrective measures to be taken.
Maintain powerhouse equipment records as required for a food processing facility.
Ongoing training on new equipment and maintenance practices is a requirement.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.

Qualifications & Experience:

Licensed Operating Engineer 3rd Class a MUST
3-5 years of experience preferred
Water/wastewater treatment plant operator certification an asset
Food manufacturing experience an asset
Experience with HVAC systems and non- ammonia cooling systems an asset
Experience in troubleshooting and repair of utility equipment is a key skill
Good verbal and written communication skills are required
Must be dependable, attention to detail, be computer literate, creative, and have planning and organizational skills
Must possess sound judgment and decision-making skills and be able to work under minimal supervision.
Candidate must show initiative and cooperate effectively in a multi-skilled environment.

Physical Activity / Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Bend/twist, push/pull as needed to complete work tasks
Work in a warm temperature during summer months

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About the Company

Winland Foods

Global private-label and branded food manufacturer

Winland Foods manufactures private label and branded food products for retailers, co-packers, and foodservice customers. It produces a wide range of meal-prep items—such as pasta, sauces, dressings, syrups, jams, pie fillings, pita chips, and dry dinners—for both private label and its own brands, supplying mainstream grocers, big-box retailers, e-commerce platforms, and industrial customers. The company differentiates itself through a vertically integrated, globally scaled supply chain and by operating within Windoria, a broader group formed with La Doria to expand reach across North America and Europe. Its goal is to meet growing private-label demand by offering diverse manufactured foods at scale through the Windoria platform.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Oak Brook, IL
Founded: 2022

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