Maintenance Technician

Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in meat and seafood seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure effective operation of equipment in Edmonton. This role involves diverse mechanical maintenance tasks and requires a Power Engineering Certificate. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, RRSP matching, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Employee Recognition Programs

Opportunities for career advancement

Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program

Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of facility maintenance experience required.
• Basic knowledge of food processing equipment setup.
• Experience in welding and machining considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair duties.
• Accountable for installation and effective functioning of equipment.
• Responsible for general building maintenance tasks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Team Building

Education

Power Engineering Certificate (minimum Class 5)

Millwright year 1-4

Tools

Plumbing

Electrical Systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Intercity Packers Ltd.

Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you? See our job opening below.

Maintenance Technician

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00am-1:30pm

Location: 13506 159 Street, Edmonton, AB T5V 0C6

Wage: Starting from 31/hour

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this individual will perform a variety of skilled mechanical maintenance and repair duties on various types of equipment in accordance with accepted standards, regulations, and procedures. Some general building maintenance duties will also be required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to safe work practices.

• Accountable for the effective functioning of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and systems in the facility.

• Accountable for the effective installation of new equipment or the installation, welding, and fabrication of new equipment.

• Responsible for repairing non-trade issues and general plant maintenance tasks including but not limited to, caulking, changing lights, painting, etc.

• Will oversee the start up for the boiler and all required maintenance checks.

• Accountable for ensuring a clean organized work area (toolboxes, shop area, parts area). Ensuring all tools are in good working order.

• Review and/or complete documentation/records to ensure accuracy and completion for Quality Assurance and regulatory bodies as required.

• Responsible for monitoring and reporting potential food safety issues.

• Accountable to adhere to and utilize company policies and procedures, and HACCP regulations.

• Accountable to ensure a safe work environment for coworkers, customers, and visitors.

• Plan and execute production to fulfill all regulatory as well as SQF requirements.

• Perform any other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Power Engineering Certificate (minimum Class 5)

• Must have 3-5 years of facility maintenance experience

• Millwright year 1-4

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, food processing equipment set up, hydraulics, pneumatics and troubleshooting. Welding and machining experience would be considered definite assets.

• The maintenance worker has frequent physical demands which include extensive standing, walking, bending and lifting of heavy equipment and supplies.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, along with team building and problem solving are desired attributes.

• Preferably with PLC experience would be an assist.

Intercity Packers offers a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)

• Training opportunities

• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program

• Full-time hours

• A team-oriented work environment

• Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

Work Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee may work non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The employee may occasionally be required to travel as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Intercity Packers is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.