Maintenance Technician

Company Description
Freshline is one of Canada’s premier processors of fresh-cut, value-added fruits and vegetables. We offer an extensive line of fresh-cut produce items to the foodservice, retail, and manufacturing sectors. At Freshline Foods, we have the expertise to custom cut and pack any fresh fruit and vegetables to enhance quality and shelf life. We also offer private label programs. All our manufacturing processes follow the strictest food safety guidelines in our industry and our full-time quality assurance team ensures all operations abide by HACCP/ G.M.P food safety guidelines.

 Job Brief
We are looking for a thorough Maintenance Technician to undertake the responsibility to preserve the good condition of our production machines. The job holder will be required to perform a variety of tasks including machine maintenance, repairs, inspections etc.

 Responsibilities

• Responsible for repairs and maintenance for designated areas
• Regular check & inspection on food processing equipment in accordance with Health & Safety Procedures
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a regular basis; inspects belts; check fluid levels, replaces filter etc.
• Procuring proper parts as instructed
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required
• Responsible for installing, dismantling, repairing, reassembling, and moving machinery in our food processing line
• Other duties assigned

Job Terms

• Job Type: Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week, adjustment pending on business need
• Probationary: Period: 3 months or 480 hours, whichever longer
• Work: Location: 2501-A Stanfield Rd, Mississauga ON, L4Y 1R6
• Shift Requirement: Must be flexible 7 days a week depending on operation needs,
  Saturday shift required
• Compensation: $24-$28 per hour
• Benefits: Group Benefits entitlement upon completion of probation time

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a maintenance technician
• Electrical background required
• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Related experience in food processing equipment is an asset
• Must have the basic knowledge in Canadian Electrical Code

Freshline provides reasonable accommodations at any stage in our hiring process. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in completing your application, please contact our Human Resources Department via submitting this application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.