Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.
Role:
GRF is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician for the Afternoon shift.
Afternoon shift – 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm Monday to Friday – some weekend overtime required.
GRF operates in a cold, fast-paced, physically demanding environment. Applicants must be comfortable working with meat products (beef, pork, chicken, seafood, soy, etc.)
Responsibilities:
Setup, maintenance and continuous improvement of our food processing and packaging equipmentUnderstand and maintain Packaging and Process Control SystemsElectrical equipment (troubleshooting & repair)Electrical equipment installations in compliance with regulatory requirementsLogically perform troubleshooting techniques on complex machinery, including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systemsPrepare work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)Responsible for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) of all site equipmentProvide support to source and prepare parts for all preventative and reactive work.Prepare basic dimensioned sketches.Read and understand technical bulletins, manuals, instructions and blueprints.Performs daily, weekly, monthly and annual electrical & mechanical PMsParticipate in all maintenance team meetings.Participate in production line changeover including but not limited to conveyors, case packers, tray formers and sealing equipment.Maintain excellent housekeeping and follow the 5S principles. Practice a "safety first" policy by addressing hazards, defective equipment, wearing personal protective equipment as required, and by reporting & correcting unsafe conditions immediately.Comply with all Health & Safety, HACCP, BRC and Good Manufacturing Practices
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a Licensed Electrician. Proof of apprenticeship is an asset.2-5 years' industrial mechanical/electrical experience, preferably in the food industryStrong work ethic and ability to work individually and as part of a team. Problem-solving skills and good communication skillsAbility to work in wet and cold/warm environments.Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulationsAdherence to Food Safety Protocols
Wages and Benefits:
$46.11/hr, plus afternoon shift premium of $1.00/hr, for a total wage of $47.11/hr.Comprehensive benefits after a three-month probationOption to participate in GRF Pension Program after a three-month probation.As an essential business, we can offer steady shifts with plenty of opportunity for overtime, even in these trying timesProduct can be purchased at a reduced costAll company PPE provided
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At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
