Licensed Class B Refrigeration Technician

Sofina Foods Inc.; Mitchell; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime regularly available

Benefits after probation

Pension plan

Annual pay increase and bonus

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Sofina Foods Inc. in Mitchell, Ontario is seeking a Refrigeration B Operator to maintain and operate ammonia/freon refrigeration systems and rooftop HVAC units. The role reports to the Chief Engineer in a state-of-the-art facility.

The position requires a Class B refrigeration ticket and 2-3 years in a food processing environment, with strong emphasis on safety, SOPs, and teamwork. Night shift is Sun-Wed 9:00pm–7:30am, with weekly pay and benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Refrigeration Class B ticket in good standing with the T.S.S.A.
• Practical knowledge of operation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems.
• Experience maintaining refrigeration equipment (ammonia/freon).
• Experience with SOPs/GMPs is an asset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/monitor/test/log utility readings for refrigeration equipment per TSSA standards.
• Participate in plant equipment repairs and installations.
• Coordinate with Contractual and Inspection Departments for corrective/legal requirements.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on equipment.
• Record adjustments/parameters and tests in the CMMS.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment in accordance with safety standards.

Skills

Class B refrigeration ticket

HVAC & cooling systems

Ammonia/Freon refrigeration

SOPs/GMPs awareness

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Class B, Refrigeration Technician - Mitchell, Ontario

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

Sun - Wed 9:00pm - 7:30am

(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

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