Refrigeration Technician 313A $36.81 - $41.75/hr

Sofina Foods Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Our team is looking for a Refrigeration Technician for our Humberline Drive location in Etobicoke, ON.

Join our family of diverse, talented, and dedicated people and become part of an industry-leading company as we strive to be the most successful food company in the world.

What we have to offer

• Day shift, Monday - Friday;
• Hourly rate: $36.81 – $41.75 with incremental increases;
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, and disability) after probation;
• Pension plan with company match after probation
• $1000 referral bonus

Main Duties:

• Refrigeration system installation as per applicable codes
• Hot gas and TX valve adjustments
• Understanding of Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Communicate refrigeration issues and solutions with associates
• Understands programmable controls and is computer literate
• Troubleshooting Roof Top Air Conditioning heating units and Boilers
• Performs all repairs, develop and carry out preventative maintenance inspections, follows preventative maintenance schedule to sustain optimal performance of equipment and minimize downtime and costs in compliance with HACCP rules, JSA’s and SOP’s and other requirements.
• Responsible for completing a work schedule in cooperation with departments and Maintenance & Production Supervisors
• Acts a liaison for contractors conducting repairs in the plant
• Ensures that all required documentation is completed correctly and on-time. i.e. Daily Time Sheets, pre-operational forms, preventative maintenance logs, temperature recording and equipment monitoring, work orders, etc.
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements:

• G-2 Gas technician fitter license would be an asset
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Industrial Freon-based refrigeration systems
• Good communication skills, both written and spoken English
• Additional Skilled Trade Licenses would be an asset
• Assess decision-making qualities and work under pressure
• Work in conditions under 10˚C.
• Responsible for compliance to Health and Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Environmental Standards at all times.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding – lifting up to 50lbs
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Cold/refrigerated