General Maintenance/Refrigeration Operator

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Division: British Columbia

Position: General Maintenance/Refrigeration Operator

Schedule: 4 X 10 I Wednesday- Saturday I 10pm to 8am

WAGE: Hourly wage is $42.75-$47.50 per hour

What We Offer:

• Performance incentives available after 3 months
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing scheduled/unscheduled testing and maintenance on batteries
• Conducting general preventative maintenance of facility systems, refrigeration equipment, material handling equipment, racking, dock equipment, building automation systems, plumbing systems, and painting
• Monitoring temperature readings on refrigeration equipment, defrost setups, alarm monitoring, maintaining documentation and operations of the ammonia plant facility
• Entering data into work order systems (Maximo) in a timely manner
• Maintaining a safe facility in meeting all Provincial and local guidelines
• Assisting to ensure occupational health and safety and regulatory compliance and working with contractors as required
• Collaborates with Risk Manager to develop written Process Safety Manual (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RPM) programs

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Refrigeration Operator Endorsement is required.
• Experience in diagnosing and repairing technical and facility equipment
• Experience in operating hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner
• A strong mechanical aptitude with proven troubleshooting abilities
• Proficient computer skills and good problem-solving skills
• A team player with good communication skills and the ability to supervise contractors
• A strong background in facility preventative maintenance would be an asset
• Other professional certificates and schooling would be an asset (Electrical, Millwork or Welding)
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, racking, carpentry, welding and hydraulics is an asset

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.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.