Position Summary:

• Leads the afternoon shift to perform maintenance and repair of all facility, production machinery and refrigeration equipment. Will be working on projects to improve safety, production, and environment at Sofina Foods Inc. (Canarctic location). The duties and responsibilities outlined below are representative but not all inclusive.

Major Duties:

• Takes the lead on the shift to ensure all tasks assigned are completed.
• Makes decisions on the shift in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Quickly trouble shoot, diagnose, and repair problems as they occur on any equipment or facility.
• Communicate and work in a team environment with other maintenance personnel.
• Work on projects as assigned.
• Follow preventative maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or designate.
• Work in and promote a safe environment.
• Must work strictly in compliance with all Health & Safety, HACCP and follow all relevant GMP's.

Qualifications:

• Having an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright 433A) license is mandatory for this position and must be attached to your resume/application.Minimum two years' experience performing repairs in a manufacturing environment. Mechanical, electrical and refrigeration systems knowledge, and an ability to use power and manual tools. Basic computer knowledge and math skills. Ability to communicate in English both verbally, and in writing.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires 100% physical effort which entails lifting and repetitive movements.
• The work environmentis wet, damp, and dusty and refrigerated (50-degree F or less).
• Occasionally working in freezer environment. Warm clothing is required.
• The noise level may exceed 90 decibels. Hearing protection is mandatory.
• The use of safety rubber boots is mandatory. All PPE must be used as required for safety.
• There may be occasional travel between plants.

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.