Production Maintenance Technician

Andrew Peller Limited•Truro, NS

1d•CA$27 - CA$29•Onsite

About The Position

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day. We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking. We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience. We are currently seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic Operations team in Truro, Nova Scotia. This is a hands-on, technical role ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the product, the equipment, and the team. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to the success of our bottling, canning, and packaging operations—keeping lines running safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll work alongside a stable, experienced leadership team in a supportive, positive environment that values safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive total compensation, on-the-job training and development, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with an industry leader.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 3-5 years of experience (or equivalent training) in a manufacturing or production environment
Experience in bottling, canning, packaging, millwright, refrigeration, or production line operations ideal
Mechanical aptitude with a strong understanding of safe equipment operation
Experience with packaging quality standards and inspections
Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems (audit experience is an asset)
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain is an asset
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Nice To Haves

Audit experience is an asset
Willingness to obtain forklift certification is an asset

Responsibilities

Operate fillers, rinsers, labelers, packers, and carbonation/carbocooler systems throughout the bottling process
Perform required validations, checks, and documentation to ensure quality and line readiness
Support bottling, canning, and packaging activities including loading/unloading bottles, labeling, hand-packing, palletizing, and rework
Inspect packaging materials and finished goods to ensure quality and appearance standards are met
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment
Perform routine inventory counts and assist with tracking packaging materials
Complete line setups, start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns across bottling, canning, and packaging lines
Perform hot water and chemical sanitization of fillers, filter housings, and rinsers
Monitor line performance and quality; make PLC inputs and mechanical adjustments to optimize output
Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime
Support maintenance during scheduled and unscheduled shutdowns
Participate in the upkeep and maintenance of bottling and packaging areas
Coordinate line activities to meet production schedules through clear, frequent communication
Act as Packaging Lead, supporting daily production flow and troubleshooting issues
Train, mentor, and support other team members
Participate in qualification programs and continuous improvement initiatives
Follow and promote safe work practices at all times
Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly
Adhere to SOPs, GMPs, and quality standards
Support HACCP programs and food safety controls
Participate in internal and external audits, including preparation and corrective actions