Maintenance Electrician - Afternoon Shift

Sunrise Farms; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 64,747 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

GRF Pension Program after probation

Advancement opportunities

Employee discount on products

All PPE provided

Job summary

Grand River Foods is hiring an experienced Electrician for day shift with an afternoon shift premium. The role supports our fast-paced, meat and food processing environment in Canada and requires adherence to strict health, safety, and food safety standards.

You will implement, maintain, and improve electrical and process control systems across packaging and production lines, work with CMMS, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure continuous operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Electrician.
• 2–5 years industrial mechanical/electrical experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills and good communication skills.
• Ability to work in wet and cold/warm environments.
• Knowledge of health & safety and environmental regulations.
• Adherence to Food Safety Protocols.

Responsibilities

• Setup, maintenance and continuous improvement of food processing and packaging equipment.
• Understand and maintain Packaging and Process Control Systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.
• Install electrical equipment in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Apply troubleshooting techniques on complex machinery, including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Prepare work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) of all site equipment.
• Support source and prepare parts for all preventative and reactive work.
• Prepare basic dimensioned sketches.
• Read and understand technical bulletins, manuals, instructions and blueprints.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual electrical & mechanical PMs.
• Participate in all maintenance team meetings.
• Participate in production line changeover including conveyors, case packers, tray formers and sealing equipment.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping, follow the 5S principles, and practice a "safety first" policy by addressing hazards and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Comply with all Health & Safety, HACCP, BRC and Good Manufacturing practices.

Skills

Licensed Electrician

Industrial experience

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship proof

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain dedicated to providing a quality work environment for our employees and producing the highest quality products for our customers.

GRF is currently seeking an experienced Electrician for our day shift. Afternoon shift: 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime will be required on some weekends.

GRF operates in a cold, fast-paced, and physical environment. Applicants must be comfortable working around meat products (beef, pork, chicken, seafood, soy, etc.).

Key Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Electrician. Proof of apprenticeship is an asset.
• 2‑5 years industrial mechanical/electrical experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Problem‑solving skills and good communication skills.
• Ability to work in wet and cold/warm environments.
• Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulations.
• Adherence to Food Safety Protocols.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Setup, maintenance and continuous improvement of food processing and packaging equipment.
• Understand and maintain Packaging and Process Control Systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.
• Install electrical equipment in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Apply troubleshooting techniques on complex machinery, including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Prepare work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) of all site equipment.
• Support source and prepare parts for all preventative and reactive work.
• Prepare basic dimensioned sketches.
• Read and understand technical bulletins, manuals, instructions and blueprints.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual electrical & mechanical PMs.
• Participate in all maintenance team meetings.
• Participate in production line changeover including conveyors, case packers, tray formers and sealing equipment.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping, follow the 5S principles, and practice a "safety first" policy by addressing hazards and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Comply with all Health & Safety, HACCP, BRC and Good Manufacturing practices.

Wages and Benefits

$47.49 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour premium for working afternoon shift.

GRF also offers its employees:

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Option to participate in GRF Pension Program after three‑month probation.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Product can be purchased at a reduced cost.
• All company PPE provided.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.