Maintenance Electrician - Afternoon Shift

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.