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 products in Canada.

Pay Range - $36.50/per hour (on January 1, 2024, rate increase to $37.10/per hour).

• Lead Hand Maintenance add $2.00 to base rate.
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Electrician (309A) add $1.00 to base rate when Licensed Tradesperson holds both tickets (as per Collective Bargaining Agreement UFCW Local 1006A).
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning add $1.00 to base rate.
• Refrigeration B and $1.00 to base rate.
• Refrigeration Operator Class "A" Certification add $1.00 to base rate.
• Gas Fitter add $1.00 to base rate for gas fitter license during all hours of work to a maximum of three (3) employees.

Position Summary

• The Maintenance Lead Hand plays a pivotal role in the Production & Operations division. This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining all mechanical equipment and systems within the plant. The Maintenance Lead Hand also conducts daily pre-operational inspections and performs necessary repairs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Accountable for the preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment as per work order requests, equipment stoppages or breakdowns.
• Accountable to assign tasks to employees, provide adequate training to perform tasks, and ensure all tasks are completed to specifications.
• 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.

Qualification:

• 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.

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.