Maintenance Helper - Night Shift

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Competitive wages & benefits

Training provided

Employee discount on poultry products

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Helper at our Bradford, ON facility to support night-shift maintenance and routine repairs. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and aims to keep equipment safe, clean, and operational during overnight hours.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, motivated, and able to work independently while escalating issues when needed. Work involves inspections, minor maintenance, and collaboration with skilled trades to maintain production readiness.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related maintenance experience in an industrial, facility, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and safe use of common hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical/electrical equipment and issue identification.
• Able to troubleshoot basic maintenance issues and elevate when needed.
• Able to read basic drawings, manuals, work instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete facility repairs, upkeep, inspections, and minor maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Support equipment troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, and safe restarts.
• Assist skilled trades and perform basic mechanical tasks as trained and authorized.
• Inspect equipment, building systems, and facility areas; report issues and follow-up needs.
• Support production maintenance, including changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and breakdowns.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, tools, shops, and parts storage.
• Identify parts, tools, and materials needed; report shortages.
• Follow drawings, manuals, procedures, instructions, and sketches.
• Escalate skilled-trade, safety, or unresolved equipment concerns as required.
• Support seasonal, grounds, and building system tasks as needed.
• Respond to night-shift maintenance calls based on safety and production priorities.
• Document work, parts, equipment issues, root causes, and follow-up actions.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout, GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, environmental, and Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Safe tool use

Team player

Night shift

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical knowledge

Maintenance systems

Job description

Maintenance Helper- Bradford, ON

Location:

65 Reagens Industrial Pkwy, Bradford

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Date: September 09, 2026

Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

Shift Details: Monday – Friday, 10:00 PM Start (Night Shift)

Reason for vacancy

Replacement Headcount

About Us

We’re a carbon‑neutral food company on a mission to Raise the Good in Food—through better nutrition, safer workplaces, humane animal care, and sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We also work to reduce food insecurity in Canada. Join us and help build a better future.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Helper supports general facility and equipment maintenance at the Bradford facility, primarily on night shift, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and Department Manager.

This role assists with routine maintenance, inspections, preventative work, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repairs to help keep the facility safe, clean, reliable, and operational.

The successful candidate is hands-on, self-motivated, and able to work independently while escalating issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete facility repairs, upkeep, inspections, and minor maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Support equipment troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, and safe restarts.
• Assist skilled trades and perform basic mechanical tasks as trained and authorized.
• Inspect equipment, building systems, and facility areas; report issues and follow-up needs.
• Support production maintenance, including changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and breakdowns.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, tools, shops, and parts storage.
• Identify parts, tools, and materials needed; report shortages.
• Follow drawings, manuals, procedures, instructions, and sketches.
• Escalate skilled-trade, safety, or unresolved equipment concerns as required.
• Support seasonal, grounds, and building system tasks as needed.
• Respond to night-shift maintenance calls based on safety and production priorities.
• Recommend improvements to reliability, safety, housekeeping, efficiency, and maintenance practices.
• Document work, parts, equipment issues, root causes, and follow-up actions.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout, GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, environmental, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Communicate repairs, downtime, concerns, handovers, and outstanding work clearly.
• Build positive working relationships and participate in training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related maintenance experience in an industrial, facility, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Food manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and safe use of common hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical/electrical equipment and issue identification.
• Able to troubleshoot basic maintenance issues and elevate when needed.
• Able to read basic drawings, manuals, work instructions, and procedures.
• Self-motivated team player able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Moderate computer skills, including electronic work‑order/maintenance systems.
• Able to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety; GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, and food manufacturing requirements are assets.
• Able to work nights, weekends, overtime, and statutory holidays as required.
• Comfortable working in a cold, wet, noisy, industrial environment.
• Physically able to stand, walk, lift, bend, climb stairs/ladders, and work throughout the facility.
• Valid driver’s license.

What’s in it for you?

• $25.10 per hour
• Shift Premium

• Competitive Wages & Benefits
• Human Resources, Health & Safety and Food Safety training provided
• Reputable company and brands
• Opportunities to participate in Benefits and Pension plans
• Great team environment
• Strong focus on internal advancement and development
• Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Resources
• Employee events throughout the year
• Maple Leaf employee discount sales on poultry products

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.

We champion diversity and inclusion as part of our purpose and vision, living our Leadership Values and driving results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, assessment, and hiring process.

Disclaimer: AI is not being used in any part of the recruitment process (screening, assessment, or selection).