Millwright/Refrigeration B Operator – Night Shift

Sunrise Farms; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 65,422 - 70,932; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension program participation

Reduced-cost product purchase

All company PPE after probation period

Job summary

Sunrise Farms is looking for an experienced Ammonia Refrigeration A or B Operator for the night shift in Cambridge, Ontario. This role requires expertise in operating and maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance with safety and food safety standards.

In addition to a salary range of $47.49 to $51.49 per hour, the position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment as part of a leading food solutions company.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of industrial mechanical or electrical experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Experience cleaning and performing preventative maintenance on plant services-related equipment.
• Adhere to food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operation of building systems, including refrigeration.
• Operate/monitor an industrial ammonia refrigeration system.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration activities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Basic welding skills

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Education

Valid Refrigeration A or B Operator Certificate

Ontario Millwright or Industrial Electrician License

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. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

Seeking an experienced Ammonia Refrigeration A or B Operator for the night shift at GRF.

Refrigeration Operators with a valid Millwright 433A or Industrial Electrician 442A certification will be given preference for this position.

Night shift: 10:30 PM – 7:30 AM, Monday to Friday. Overtime may be required, including weekend rotation.

Vacancy: Backfill

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the building systems' operation, including heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning.
• Operate/monitor an industrial ammonia refrigeration system.
• Understand and comply with all standard operating procedures and regulated/legislated compliance standards for operating and maintaining an industrial ammonia refrigeration system.
• Work with outside contractors and/or vendors, including fire department and pressure vessel inspectors.
• Perform facility inspections regularly.
• Complete daily refrigeration system readings and logbook records.
• Install, maintain, and repair all plant services‑related equipment.
• Provide support to production in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Comply with all safety regulations and food safety standards (CFIA, TSSA, GMP, HACCP, WHIMIS, MSDS, etc.).
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration activities, maintaining an updated record of the preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve maintenance operations.
• Actively promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Complete maintenance reports and logs as required.
• Ensure all plant services equipment is serviced as per OEM recommendations.
• Monitor and adjust equipment to lower utility costs.
• Enforce established safety, health, contamination and housekeeping policies and procedures to minimize staff injuries, lost production time, damage, and contamination of products.
• Track building and equipment repairs.
• Ensure the work area is always clean and free of hazards.
• Work safely in accordance with legislated and company health and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by your supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Valid Refrigeration A or B Operator Certificate with an Ontario Millwright or Industrial Electrician License.
• Basic knowledge of all machine shop practices (lathe & milling machines), including basic welding skills.
• 2‑5 years industrial mechanical or electrical experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Service, clean, and perform preventative maintenance and overhaul on all plant services‑related equipment, such as spiral ovens, spiral freezers, air compressors, water softeners, HVAC systems, air makeup units, exhaust fans, water‑cooled condensers, heat exchangers, thermal fluid boilers, packaged steam boilers, etc.
• Continually improve equipment function via design improvements.
• Problem‑solving skills and good communication skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulations.
• Adherence to Food Safety Protocols.

Wages and Benefits

• $47.49 /hr, plus $4.00 /hr premium for working the afternoon shift.
• GRF also offers its employees comprehensive benefits, pension program participation, advancement opportunities, reduced‑cost product purchase, and all company PPE, after a three‑month probation period.

$47.49 – $51.49 an hour (range).

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