Licensed Class B Refrigeration Technician

Sofina Foods Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits after probation

Pension plan

Annual pay increase

Bonuses

Uniforms

Job summary

Sofina Foods Inc. in Mitchell, ON is seeking a Licensed Class B Refrigeration Technician to maintain ammonia/freon systems, boilers, and rooftop HVAC units. You will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the facility under the direction of the Chief Engineer.

The role includes night shifts (4 - 10.5-hour shifts), preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Competitive weekly pay and benefits after probation are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Refrigeration Class B ticket in good standing with the T.S.S.A.
• 2–3 years of work experience in a food processing environment
• Practical knowledge of operation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems
• Strong knowledge and experience maintaining and trouble-shooting refrigeration equipment (ammonia/freon)
• Experience working with SOPs/GMPs is considered an asset
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain/monitor/test/log all utility readings and deviations for refrigeration equipment while adhering to TSSA standards
• Participate in plant equipment repairs and installations
• Interact with Contractual and Inspection Departments for corrective and/or legal requirements
• Perform routine preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities on equipment
• Maintain logs, work orders and apply corrective actions in the CMMS
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment in accordance with TS SA, HACCP, WHMIS and Sofina policy requirements

Job description

Licensed Class B Refrigeration Technician

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

About Us

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.

What Sofina Foods Offers

• Weekly Pay starting at $38.05 per hour
• Overtime regularly available
• Full comprehensive benefits after 720 hrs probation
• Pension Plan with matching employer contributions
• Annual pay increase and Bonus’s
• Supplied uniforms

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, our state-of-the-art facility in Mitchell ON is recruiting a Refrigeration B Operator to join our team. As a Refrigeration Operator, you are directly responsible for the care and maintenance of the facility boilers, Ammonia/Freon refrigeration units and rooftop HVAC units and performing other duties as requested by the Maintenance Manager.

Night shift:

(4 - 10.5-hour shifts)

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain/monitor/test/log all utility readings and deviations from/for all refrigeration equipment, meters, lines, tanks etc. while adhering to TSSA standards
• Participate in plant equipment repairs and installations
• Interacting with all necessary Contractual and Inspection Departments for corrective and/or legal requirements
• Perform routine preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities on the equipment
• Maintain/complete all necessary adjustments/parameters and tests on equipment’s
• Complete logbooks, work orders and apply corrective actions in a timely manner utilizing the computerized maintenance management system
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by ensuring the plant and powerhouse are operating in accordance with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (T.S.S.A.)
• Ensure all work performed complies with governing practices, codes and regulations, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP. WHIMS, MSDS and Sofina policy requirements.

Requirements:

• Must hold a Refrigeration Class B ticket in good standing with the T.S.S.A. with 2-3 years of work experience in a food processing environment
• Practical knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems
• Strong knowledge and experience maintaining and trouble-shooting refrigeration equipment (ammonia/freon)
• Experience working with SOPs/GMPs is considered an asset
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements , for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.