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 Millwright for the Night shift.
Night shift – 10:30pm – 7:30am 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:
Install, repair, and maintain all production-related equipmentProvide troubleshooting and support during all downtime eventsComplies with all necessary manufacturing practices, regulations and standards, i.e., GMP, HACCP, WHIMIS, MSDS etc.Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance activities as needed to improve asset healthMaintain detailed records of all preventive and corrective maintenance activities in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) Collaborate with the maintenance planner to improve preventative maintenance activitiesIdentify and communicate, continuous improvement ideas to the management teamActively promote health and safety in the workplaceComplete Maintenance reports and logs as requiredEnsure all production equipment is serviced as requiredMonitor and adjust equipment to lower utility costsEnforce established safety, health, contamination and housekeeping policies and procedures to prevent injuries, lost production time, damage, and product contaminationEnsure work areas are always clean and hazard-freeWork safely and efficiently following legislated and company health and safety standardsPerform other duties as required
Requirements:
Valid Millwright license with proof of apprenticeshipAble to perform routine machine shop practices (lathe & milling machine operations)Experience welding stainless steel using TIG and ARC Able to troubleshoot and repair, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and controls2-5 years' industrial mechanical experience, preferably in the food industryService, clean and perform preventative maintenance and overhaul on all production equipment (spiral ovens, freezers, formers, cartoners, tray pack machines, bread, and batter equipment)Continually improve equipment function via design improvementsProblem-solving skills and good communication skillsKnowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulationsAdherence to Food Safety ProtocolsMust have Ontario Millwright License
Wages and Benefits:
$44.66/hr, plus afternoon shift premium of $4.00/hr, for a total wage of $48.66/hrComprehensive benefits after three-month probationOption to participate in GRF Pension Program after three-month probationAs 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
Grand River Foods (Cambridge) embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Grand River Foods (Cambridge) is dedicated to attracting, development and retaining talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, under the Human Rights Code accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the recruitment process, the candidate will need to make their accommodation need known to the HR Department.
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.
