About Us:

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy's finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.

Job purpose

The Journeyman Millwright, industrial mechanic is responsible for the effective functioning of the mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for the Edmonton North Plant.

Duties and responsibilities

• Accountable for the effective functioning of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems in the plant, and for the effective installation, welding, and fabrication of new equipment.
• Accountable to adhere to and utilize Company policies and procedures and HACCP regulations.
• Accountable to ensure a safe work environment for coworkers, customers and visitors
• Other duties as instruction by management

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Provincial Millwright Journeyman Certificate, or a recognized interprovincial equivalent coupled with a minimum of two years' experience performing repairs in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience with mechanical systems, welding, fabrication and machining experience, and an ability to use power and manual tools.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Elevated work platform (EWP), Fall Protection (FP), forklift and scissor lift certifications are considered an asset

Working conditions

Frequent exposure to factors such as: temperature variations or extremes, moving machinery, noise, and humidity that cause periods of extreme discomfort and/or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Physical requirements

Physical Effort: Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirement to lift or handle or carry material or equipment of moderate weight.

Physical Environment: Frequent exposure to factors such as temperature variations or extremes, fumes, moving machinery, humidity, and toxic materials that cause periods of extreme discomfort and/or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Sensory Attention: Regular need to give close attention, either hearing or seeing, to what is happening.

Mental Stress: There is some modest pressure from deadlines or other productivity standards. Work can be somewhat repetitious.