Refrigeration B Operator / 3rd Class Operating Engineer Continental Shift

Flora Food Group; Brantford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Flora Food Group in Brantford, Ontario is seeking a Refrigeration B Plant Operator to manage and maintain our refrigeration systems. The role reports to the Chief Engineer and requires oversight of plant utilities and compliance with TSSA standards.

The position supports a continental shift with day-to-night progression and weekend duties. A Refrigeration B ticket and 2-3 years of manufacturing experience are required. Strong mechanical skills and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Refrigeration B ticket in good standing.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; food production preferred.
• Must be mechanically inclined with troubleshooting skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/monitor all refrigeration equipment to TSSA Standards.
• Oversee plant utilities maintenance and operations under the Chief Engineer.
• Coordinate with Contractual and Inspection Departments for requirements.
• Record operations and maintenance using the computerized system.
• Ensure safe and compliant working practices per Health and Safety and HACCP.

Skills

Refrigeration B ticket

Mechanical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Shift work

Manufacturing experience

Job description

About the position

Shift: Continental

Location: Brantford, Ontario

Hourly Rate: $43.87/ per hour

The Refrigeration B Plant Operator or 3rd Class Operating Engineer has the direct accountability for ensuring the maintenance of facility refrigeration equipment. They will oversee the maintenance and operations of plants utilities under the supervision of the Chief Engineer.

The Operator must hold a Refrigeration B ticket in good standing with TSSA.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain/Monitor/Check all refrigeration equipment requirements to TSSA Standards
• Participate in plant equipment repairs/installations
• Interface with necessary Contractual and Inspection Departments for corrective and/or legal requirements
• Carry out oral/ printed work requests and apply corrective measures in a timely fashion utilizing computerized maintenance system
• Maintain accurate records of safe management, operations and maintenance through compliance
• Improve plant efficiency by reporting on operating conditions of equipment, determine operating window, and helping to develop and maintain a maintenance program
• Troubleshoot any mechanical breakdown relating to the Utilities Department to ensure minimal loss in manufacturing of our products
• Work together with all other departments to ensure a productive team environment and the continuous improvement of the plant processes
• Understand all operating procedures of our facilities processing equipment and can maintain it
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by ensuring plant and powerhouse are operating in accordance with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (T.S.S.A.)
• Ensure all work performed complies with governing practices, codes and regulations
• Fulfill all Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP. WHIMS, SDS requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Refrigeration B ticket required; must be in good standing.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Manufacturing environment required; Food production environment preferred.
• Must be mechanically inclined, troubleshooting skills are required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well within a team environment.
• Must be able to work the day shift with progression to 24/7 shift days and nights; work 2 days a month on weekend.
• Previous experience working with SOP's and GMP's is an asset.

Physician Demands

• Working within a large-scale, multiple floor factory setting
• Constant walking through out facility
• Occasional to frequent stair and ladder climbing
• Frequent lifting and carrying, up to 25kgs
• Frequent working at or below the knee, at or above the shoulders
• Frequent bending, twisting and turning
• Occasional crouching
• Occasional sitting