Industrial Millwright

Maple Leaf Foods; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Tool Allowance

Annual Safety Footwear and Eyewear

100% Employer-Paid Benefits (health, d

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate discounts

Commitment to Learning

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a qualified Millwright to maintain and service equipment in our Edmonton facility. The role supports safe plant operations, ensures welfare standards, and requires readiness for overnight shifts. Overtime on weekends may be required to meet production needs.

Applicants must hold a Journeyman/Millwright Red Seal, bring their own hand tools, and demonstrate strong troubleshooting and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Ticket or Red Seal Millwright Certification (required).
• Must have own hand tools (Power tools are provided).
• Strong knowledge of plant and equipment operations.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Good mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team-based environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service equipment used in the facility for daily production.
• Support safe plant operations and uphold a safe working environment.
• Ensure equipment and processes align with animal welfare standards.
• Work overnight shifts and assist with weekend overtime as needed.

Skills

Millwright Certification

Hand tools

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Overnight shifts

Heavy lifting

Tools

Power tools

Job description

The Opportunity:

As part of Maple Leaf Foods’ Maintenance Team, the individual will be responsible for maintaining and servicing equipment used in the facility for the daily production of our products. In doing so, they will support safe plant operations, uphold a safe working environment for all team members, and ensure equipment and processes align with our commitment to animal welfare standards.

Please note that this role operates on a night shift schedule.

Our Millwright rate is $46.81/hour, with an additional premium of $0.70/hour for the night shift.

The Perks of Joining Our Team:

• Annual Tool Allowance
• Annual Safety Footwear and Eyewear Allowances
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits (health, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance)
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate discounts (e.g., GoodLife Fitness, Rogers)
• Commitment to Learning – courses, resources, and tools provided to all employees

What You’ll Bring:

• Journeyman Ticket or Red Seal Millwright Certification (required)
• Must have own hand tools (Power tools are provided)
• Strong knowledge of plant and equipment operations
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical issues in a fast-paced environment
• Good mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team-based environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams
• Willingness and ability to work overnight shifts
• Availability for weekend overtime as production demands require
• Physically capable of handling heavy equipment (in excess of 25 kg)
• Poultry or food production experience is considered an asset
• The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
• We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

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 [e-mail].

Our 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located.

There’s no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. We’re a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless.