Class B Refrigeration Operator

Gordon Food Service; Ajax; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Full flex benefits

Boot reimbursement

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

125-year company history

Family culture & growth

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on warehouse equipment and automated storage systems. You will respond to emergencies and support HVAC, generators, and refrigeration operations in a 24/7 environment.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, 5+ years of hands-on experience, and a solid ability to read drawings, with preference for Millwright and refrigerant qualifications. On-site with shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Refrigeration Operator Class B Certification is required.
• Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) Certification is preferred.
• Skilled trade ticket is preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical repairs and maintenance with automated equipment.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think and respond well under pressure.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; electrical exposure is a plus.
• Experience with lift truck maintenance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs to warehouse equipment (forklifts, doors, HVAC, generators, rigging, conveyors).
• Support maintenance of automated storage and retrieval systems.
• Respond to emergencies and support building and automation systems operations.
• Clean, lubricate and perform routine maintenance on machinery and building systems.
• Participate in ammonia refrigeration system open/close activities and custodial work as needed.

Skills

Refrigeration Operator Class B

Millwright Certification (433A)

Trade Certification

5+ years mechanical experience

Reading mechanical drawings

Communication skills

Under pressure performance

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Lift truck maintenance

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and wehave an amazing story to share. Here’s a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There’s a seat at our table for you…

We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here’s a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry.

There’s a seat at our table for you…

What We Offer :

• Performance incentives available after 3 months

• FULL flex benefits program

• Steel toe boot reimbursement

• Company matching RRSP

• Profit Sharing

• 125-year, family-owned and operated company history

• Family culture and advancement opportunities

Specific Responsibilities and Functions :

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs to all warehouse equipment including but not limited to fork lifts, dock levelers, restraints, overhead doors, high speed doors, HVAC systems, water heaters, compressed air systems, fire suppression systems and conventional racking

• Perform scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance and provide maintenance support for the automated storage and retrieval systems.

• Respond to emergency situations and support all operations of the building and automations systems

• Cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on building and machinery

• Starting, stopping and transferring power to and from natural gas generator to utility

• Participating in line openings of the refrigeration ammonia system

• Refrigeration custodial work as needed

• Additional duties as needed

Working Conditions :

• Grocery area in the warehouse is room temperature; varies from cold in the winter and warm in the summer

• Cooler area in the warehouse is approximately 1 or 2 degrees C

• Freezer area in the warehouse is approximately –15 degrees C. Some areas of the freezer can get as low as -23 degrees C

• Moderate noise level

• Will regularly be required to stand, walk

• Required to have a high degree of concentration and alertness

Additional Details :

• Monday - Friday (Rotating Shifts): 7:15am - 3:30pm or 3:15pm - 11:30pm. Weekends as needed

• Hourly Rate: $40.98 - $47.98 p/hr

• During peak seasons, scheduled overtime is required

• There is a 30-minute paid lunch for an 8-hour shift

• GFS Delivers every day of the year, as we are a 24/7 operation. Employees must be flexible to work all Statutory Holidays, however, this does not necessarily mean that employees will be required to work all of them.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Refrigeration Operator Class B Certification is required

• Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) Certification is preferred

• Skilled trade ticket is preferred

• Must have 5+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical repairs and maintenance with automated equipment

• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written

• Ability to think and respond well under pressure

• Must have well developed knowledge and experience with mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Electrical experience will be considered beneficial

• Experience with maintenance and repair of lift trucks would be beneficial

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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