Maintenance Helper

Job Description

Maintenance Helper- Bradford, ON

Location: 65 Reagens Industrial Pkwy, Bradford
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Date: November 09, 2026
Application Deadline: November 27, 2026
Shift Details: Monday – Friday, 10:00 PM Start (Night Shift)                                                            Reason for vacancy: Replacement Headcount

The Maintenance Helper supports general facility and equipment maintenance at the Bradford facility, primarily on night shift, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and Department Manager.

This role assists with routine maintenance, inspections, preventative work, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repairs to help keep the facility safe, clean, reliable, and operational.

The successful candidate is hands-on, self-motivated, and able to work independently while escalating issues when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Complete facility repairs, upkeep, inspections, and minor maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Support equipment troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, and safe restarts.
• Assist skilled trades and perform basic mechanical tasks as trained and authorized.
• Inspect equipment, building systems, and facility areas; report issues and follow-up needs.
• Support production maintenance, including changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and breakdowns.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, tools, shops, and parts storage.
• Identify parts, tools, and materials needed; report shortages.
• Follow drawings, manuals, procedures, instructions, and sketches.
• Escalate skilled-trade, safety, or unresolved equipment concerns as required.
• Support seasonal, grounds, and building system tasks as needed.
• Respond to night-shift maintenance calls based on safety and production priorities.
• Recommend improvements to reliability, safety, housekeeping, efficiency, and maintenance practices.
• Document work, parts, equipment issues, root causes, and follow-up actions.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout, GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, environmental, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Communicate repairs, downtime, concerns, handovers, and outstanding work clearly.
• Build positive working relationships and participate in training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related maintenance experience in an industrial, facility, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Food manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and safe use of common hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical/electrical equipment and issue identification.
• Able to troubleshoot basic maintenance issues and escalate when needed.
• Able to read basic drawings, manuals, work instructions, and procedures.
• Self-motivated team player able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Moderate computer skills, including electronic work-order/maintenance systems.
• Able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety; GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, and food manufacturing requirements are assets.
• Able to work nights, weekends, overtime, and statutory holidays as required.
• Comfortable working in a cold, wet, noisy, industrial environment.
• Physically able to stand, walk, lift, bend, climb stairs/ladders, and work throughout the facility.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• $25.10 per hour
• Shift Premium
• Competitive Wages & Benefits
• Human Resources, Health & Safety and Food Safety training provided
• Reputable company and brands
• Opportunities to participate in Benefits and Pension plans
• Great team environment
• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected]:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

Budgeted Salary / Salaire budgété: 25.10/hr