Refrigeration B Operator/Millwright

Salary Range: 47.49 to 48.49 (Currency: CAD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the building systems' operation, including heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning.
Operating/monitoring of an industrial ammonia refrigeration system.
Understand and comply with all standard operating procedures and regulated/legislated compliance standards for operating and maintaining an industrial ammonia refrigeration system.
Working with outside contractors and/or vendors, including fire department and pressure vessel inspectors.
Perform facility inspections regularly.
Completion of daily refrigeration system readings and daily logbook records
Installs, maintains, and repairs all plant services-related equipment.
Provide support to production in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
Complies with all safety regulations, and food safety standards i.e. CFIA, TSSA, GMP, HACCP, WHIMIS, MSDS etc.
Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration activities. Maintain an updated record of the preventative maintenance and calibration.
Identify opportunities to continuously improve maintenance operations.
Actively promote health and safety in the workplace.
Complete Maintenance reports and logs as required.
Ensure all plant services equipment is serviced as per OEM recommendations.
Monitor and adjust equipment to lower utility costs.
Enforce established safety, health, contamination and housekeeping policies and procedures to minimize staff injuries, lost production time, damage, and contamination of products.
Track building and equipment repairs.
Ensure that the work area is always clean and free of hazards.
Work safely in accordance with legislated and company health and safety standards.
Perform other duties as requested by your supervisor or manager.

REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Refrigeration A or B Operator Certificate with an Ontario Millwright or Industrial Electrician License
Basic knowledge of all machine shop practices (lathe & milling machines), including basic welding skills
2-5 years' industrial mechanical or electrical experience, preferably in the food industry.
Service, clean, and perform preventative maintenance and overhaul on all plant services-related equipment, such as spiral ovens, spiral freezers, air compressors, water softeners, HVAC systems, air makeup units, exhaust fans, water-cooled condensers, heat exchangers, thermal fluid boilers, packaged steam boilers, etc.
Continually improve equipment function via design improvements.
Problem-solving skills and good communication skills.
Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulations.
Adherence to Food Safety Protocols.

Wages and Benefits:

$47.49/hr, plus $1.00/hr premium for working afternoon shift.

GRF also offers its employees:

Comprehensive benefits after a three-month probation.

Option to participate in GRF Pension Program after three-month probation.

Opportunity for advancement.

Product can be purchased at a reduced cost.

All 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, developing, and retaining talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from various 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