Riverview Poultry Limited was established on April 4, 1994 and is a leader in the Poultry Industry. We are presently processing up to 50,000 roasters per day and are the largest roaster chicken processor in the province. Our plant is federally inspected and HAACP-recognized. We have always been committed to health and safety at our workplace and to achieving the highest quality of food safety, sanitation, and production with exceptional service for employees and customers.
As part of the Maintenance Team, in this position, you will be reporting to the Chief Engineer - Maintenance, this individual will perform regular inspections and repair / replace, and maintain work when necessary to prevent breakdowns and major overhauls on mechanical plant equipment on shift.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Ensures compliance with TSSA regulations.
- Performs routine equipment maintenance, clean/lubricate boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, fuel, water treatment, compressed air systems, auxiliaries and distribution systems, and housekeeping throughout the plant.
- Installs mechanical systems throughout the plant and assists Industrial Mechanic Millwrights.
- Checks and Adjusts (calibrates) heating/cooling systems, brine chiller, humidification, air handling equipment, Kemco hot water system, repair high-pressure hoses and pumps, scald and de-hair tanks systems after installation, and makes necessary changes, adjustments, and modifications to obtain desired results
- Maintains repairs, troubleshoots electrical problem, routine preventive maintenance, install and repair water/drainage piping, compressed air piping repairs, ammonia piping system repairs.
- Checks and tests for leaks, sets and adjusts controls and regulators and checks operating adjustments as required.
- Checks and replaces mechanical components and controls.
- Monitor and records flow rates, pressures and temperatures within specific cold chain parameters.
- Ensure proper use and storage of approved chemicals.
- Follows GMP rules and GMP for Maintenance rules while performing repairs and PM tasks
- Ensures temporary repairs are done in a manner that does not create potential food safety hazards
- Informs Sanitation or Production when repairs are completed so that proper sanitation of surfaces can be completed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Eligible candidates must possess the following attributes:
- Must be able to work with team members and be cross-trained in multiple tasks.
- High School Diploma
- Refrigeration B Operator
- 3rd Class Operating Engineer (Considered an asset)
- Must be proficient in use of all mechanical hand tools and power tools
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints
- Must have computer skills for entering inventory records, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Salary and Benefits Information:
· Rate: $35.00/hour and a wage increase to $36.00 hour after 3 months.
· Positions are full-time, typically Monday through Friday with the possibility of daily overtime.
· This position includes benefits coverage after 3 months.
Riverview Poultry Ltd values diversity in our workforce, as well as in our suppliers and others. We provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local law.
Riverview Poultry Ltd welcomes and encourages applications from everyone. Accommodations may available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to request a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise the Recruiter or Human Resources Associate when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Food Manufacturing / Processing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Refrigeration Operator Class B Certification or 3rd Class Op (required)
Work Location: In person
