Maintenance Technician

Ocean Spray; Richmond; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food processing industry is seeking a Full-Time Millwright Assistant / Maintenance Mechanic to support day-to-day maintenance activities. This role involves preventive maintenance, repairs, and ensuring machinery is operational during the harvest season. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a mechanical background, contributing to a dynamic team dedicated to delivering quality products.

Benefits

Overtime Pay

Bonus Pay

Extended Health Benefits

Discounted or Free Food

On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be available to work overtime.
• Experience in food processing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preventive maintenance and repairs of machinery.
• Ensure all machinery is operational during the harvest.
• Communicate effectively with management and team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Mechanical Inclination

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Forklift Certification

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the day-to-day Maintenance activities within the team. Using the principles of total quality management to execute the work of preventative maintenance and repair equipment, and actively participate in project development and training. Accountable for effective communication between management and team to maximize effective maintenance engagement practices.

Full-Time Millwright Assistant / Maintenance Mechanic

Ocean Spray believes that our employees are our best assets and we offer an environment where you can work with exceptionally smart, innovative, passionate teams that are motivated to deliver Ocean Spray products around the world.

BC Cranberry farmers deliver locally grown cranberries to the Richmond Receiving Station. The harvest season runs from September thru November. You will be an integral part of the harvest process, ensuring all the machinery is operational to meet the demands to process over 50 million pounds of cranberries.

We are recruiting for aMillwright Assistant / Maintenance Mechanicto startimmediatelywho assist our Millwright in duties that include, but not limited to, preventive maintenance/maintaining machinery, breakdown maintenance, repairs, new installations, and more.

Requirements:

· Must possess good interpersonal skills required to work in a team environment.

· Must be available to work overtime

· Must have a positive attitude

· Must be able to stand for long periods

· Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

· Must be able to communicate in English, both verbal and written

· High school education or equivalent

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Considered Assets:

· Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification or Machinist Trade Certification

· Welder Trade Certification

· Computer skills

· Forklift Sit Down Counterbalance Operator Certification

- First aid (OFA) Level 2

Areas of Specialization:

· Diagnose mechanical problems

· Maintaining equipment

· Repairing and adjusting machinery

· Pumps, electric motors, conveyor belts and drainage/wastewater systems

· Programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Safety Responsibilities:

· To take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and their co-workers.

· To observe all WCB regulations or orders pertaining to their work.

· To follow safe work procedures.

· To use or wear personal protective equipment as required by the WCB regulations.

Skills for Maintenance Position:

· Millwright – basic knowledge

· Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications

· Ability to learn new procedures

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Able to communicate with employees

· Precise attention to detail

· Mechanically inclined

· Experience in food processing facility and confined spaces preferred

What we offer:

· Wage per hour

· During Cranberry Harvest season (Sept-Nov), overtime is required based on operation needs and paid at 1.5 times the hourly wage after 8 hours, and 2 times after 12 hours in a day.

· Fun, flexible, and energetic team

· Free shuttle pick-up for transit users from the nearest transit stop.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33 – $42.75 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay
• Benefits – Extended Health Dental
• RRSP

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• G rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable R esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• I ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive T eamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.