Sunrise Farms

Poultry and meat products provider in Canada

Maintenance Electrician - Afternoon Shift

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCambridge, ON, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a licensed electrician; proof of apprenticeship is an asset.
Have 2–5 years of industrial mechanical/electrical experience, preferably in the food industry.
Be able to work individually and as part of a team.
Have problem-solving skills and good communication skills.
Be able to work in wet and cold or warm environments.
Know appropriate health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Adhere to food safety protocols.
Be comfortable working around meat products in a cold, fast-paced, and physical environment.

Responsibilities

Set up, maintain, and continuously improve food processing and packaging equipment.
Understand and maintain packaging and process control systems.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.
Install electrical equipment in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Use logical troubleshooting techniques on complex machinery, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Prepare work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Perform preventive maintenance on all site equipment, including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance.
Support sourcing and preparation of parts for preventive and reactive work.
Prepare basic dimensioned sketches.
Read and understand technical bulletins, manuals, instructions, and blueprints.
Participate in maintenance team meetings.
Participate in production line changeovers, including conveyors, case packers, tray formers, and sealing equipment.
Maintain housekeeping and follow 5S principles.
Follow safety practices by addressing hazards and defective equipment, wearing required personal protective equipment, and immediately reporting and correcting unsafe conditions.
Comply with Health and Safety, HACCP, BRC, and Good Manufacturing requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Proof of apprenticeship is an asset.
Industrial mechanical/electrical experience in the food industry is preferred.

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

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.

GRF is currently seeking an experienced Electrician for our day shift.

Afternoon shift: 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime will be required on some weekends.

GRF operates in a cold, fast-paced, and physical environment. Applicants must be comfortable working around meat products (beef, pork, chicken, seafood, soy, etc.)

Looking for a skilled electrician to join our fast-paced food manufacturing facility! The ideal candidate will be comfortable with mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance, setup, and repairs.

Vacancy: Backfill

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Licensed Electrician. Proof of apprenticeship is an asset.

2-5 years' industrial mechanical/electrical experience, preferably in the food industry

Strong work ethic and ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Problem-solving skills and good communication skills

Ability to work in wet and cold/warm environments.

Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulations

Adherence to Food Safety Protocols

Responsibilities and Requirements:

Setup, maintenance and continuous improvement of our food processing and packaging equipment

Understand and maintain Packaging and Process Control Systems

Electrical equipment (troubleshooting & repair)

Electrical equipment installations in compliance with regulatory requirements

Logically perform troubleshooting techniques on complex machinery, including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Prepare work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Responsible for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) of all site equipment

Provide 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 PMs

Participate 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

Wages and Benefits:

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

GRF also offers its employees:

Comprehensive benefits.

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.

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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.

About the Company

Sunrise Farms

Poultry and meat products provider in Canada

Sunrise Farms is a notable employer in the poultry and meat production industry, with a dedication to utilizing modern processing technologies and sustainable sourcing from Canadian farmers. As a vertically integrated company, it manages everything from hatchery operations to international distribution, ensuring quality and efficiency in delivering fresh and frozen products. The company's commitment to innovation in processing and the comprehensive care in handling every step of production make it a promising place for career development and contribution to a sustainable food solution.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Surrey, Canada
Founded: 1983

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