Job Description

#BeExtraordinary At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), we deliver the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle, occasion, and generation. Through collaboration, open communication, honesty, drive to win, and accountability, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day. Who We Are 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 seeking extraordinary, enthusiastic Changeover Mechanic to join our Kelowna team at Calona Winery. Our Winery is located in the heart of Kelowna between downtown and Knox Mountain and has the distinction of being British Columbia\'s original winery. As a pioneer in the BC wine industry, Calona leads the way to higher levels of craftsmanship and professionalism. Calona\'s wines are award-winning, rivaling the world\'s most established names to prove the Okanagan Valley is at the international forefront of fine wine production. Reporting into the Operations Manager, we are recruiting for a full time Changeover Mechanic to assume a leadership role, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all packaging equipment, and delivering according to the established production schedule in an efficient and cost-effective manner. We Offer:

• An opportunity to learn about winemaking, from Vine to Bottle
• An extensive benefit/pension program
• An employee gift card loaded each month to use at our restaurants and retail stores
• An opportunity to work with experienced teammates including winemakers
• Access to our Employees Assistance Program and other Wellbeing initiatives
• Work in a fun, engaging and supportive environment!

What you Offer:

• A Millwright and/or machinist trade certification
• Mechanical experience working in a unionized beverage packaging facility\'-bonus points
• Understanding of GMP, HACPP, support and promote a Health & Safety culture
• Excellent organizational skills; self- motivated with a focus on minimizing line down time and maximize line efficiencies
• Ability to work in high paced environment; excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills and able to lift fifty (50) pounds
• Exceptional communication skills and a "Can Do" attitude
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holiday work required with increased frequency during harvest
• Reliable and able to demonstrate the ability to manage attendance and willing to work all shifts

What you will be doing:

• Line changes, trouble shooting, maintenance and lubrication of all packaging lines
• Managing line efficiency ensuring production targets are met or exceeded
• Recording daily information and perform quality checks
• Responsible for sanitation and maintenance of all lines
• Promoting a safe team environment
• Proactively support Packaging/Maintenance team in responding to time-sensitive line issues.
• Actively utilize continuous improvement tools including 5S, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis to drive proactive maintenance.
• Ensuring safe work practices are followed and reporting all unsafe working conditions/hazards to management.

This is a Unionized role and belongs to the SEIU Local 2 Branch Local 300 Union. Hourly Rate: $37.83 with a ticket premium of fifty cents per hour for the first and each additional ticket Shift premiums plus double time paid for OT hours worked.
We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In addition, per our "Internal Job Posting Policy"; internal candidates should be in their current position for one (1) year and their performance must be in good standing. Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment.