The World’s Best Pork from the Industry’s Best Team
As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and one of the largest pork processing plants in Canada we provide premium pork products to those who desire responsibly raised, healthy, quality pork through their commitment to local farmers, families, and communities worldwide. Produced By Families for Families
We invest in our employee’s potential and value to the company by providing professional development and training for all roles and succession planning to align job interests and potential. Hiring from within is our go to growing our own right here.
WEEKEND MILLWRIGHT
OPERATIONS: MAINTENANCE DEP – DAY SHIFT (AM)
REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR/MANAGER
POSTING #: 55
Open Positions: One (1)
Rate Group: $53.40
JOB PURPOSE:
The Day Shift Millwright will maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair all equipment to required standards and be responsive to line calls, and equipment failures. The Millwright routinely performs work independently and must be able to work in an environment with many distractions while maintaining a high level of accuracy in performing their duties.
WHY WORK AT CONESTOGA MEATS?
- $53.40/per hour with available overtime options
- Weekly pay by direct deposit
- Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
- Optional daily and weekend overtime available
- Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
- Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
- Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
- Floater day given on top of vacation days
- Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
- Discounts on quality pork products
- Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
- Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games),
- BBQ's and wellness programs
- On-site training and company provided equipment
- Employee scholarship program and English courses
- Positive and friendly team environment with a supportive Management Team
- Positive and friendly team environment with a supportive Management Team
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS / ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This position will take place on the weekends. Hours of work are from 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday/Saturday/Sunday (3 x 10 Hours Shifts)
- Provides support in troubleshooting / repairs and system improvements (optimization) to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures; identifies replacement parts.
- Assist onsite contractors, as required.
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM's) on all equipment as required; documents and maintains details of inspections.
- Participate in ongoing cross-training, multi skilling activities within the organization.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving results.
- Ensures that all operator safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications, and installations.
- Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements, as they relate to this job function.
- Install, align, dismantle, and move industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces, and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as forklifts, jacks, and Telehandeler to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up, and repair of machinery.
- Operate machine tools such as grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance, or set-up of machinery.
- Rebuild and/or overhaul machinery and equipment, as required.
- Confined space entry and working from heights, as required.
- Use or wear all protective equipment required for the assigned tasks and in compliance with Company policies.
- Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies including the Ontario Health & Safety Act and regulations.
- Interacts with CFIA on a daily basis.
- Follows and complies with all Food Safety regulatory requirements, including GMP's.
- Adheres to Conestoga Meat Packer's Core Values.
- Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ontario Certificate of Qualification Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (433A)
- Candidates will have a Certificate of Apprenticeship or possess a recognized equivalent (optional)
- Minimum of two (2) years demonstrated and verifiable experience working in a food processing environment.
- Competent using SMAW and GTAW (tig) welding processes.
- Working knowledge (oral/written) of both English and Mathematics
- Working knowledge of OHSA Standards and regulations
- Working knowledge PLC Programming and troubleshooting experience, an asset
- Ability to work in various locations within and outside the plant.
- Good attention to detail, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and multiple demands.
- Ability to uphold confidentiality.
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs.
- Ability to work independently and without supervision.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Accountability and Initiative
- Commits to producing the very best output, while maintaining safety and quality.
- Takes ownership of your work and meet all commitments.
- Takes initiative and demonstrates a "do whatever it takes" work ethic to get the work done.
- Service Excellence
- Displays personal ownership and a sense of urgency over any issues or complaints that arise from the customer experience, both internal and external.
- Communicating with Clarity
- Verifies the meaning of messages sent by others and confirms any next steps required.
- Communicates in a manner that is straightforward and easy to understand.
- Answers questions in a professional manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This is a weekend shift role working three, ten-hour shifts over Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Required to work in a multi-disciplined and fast-paced work environment where Safety, Quality, People and Productivity are the focus of all organizational objectives
- Required to work in a cold environment
- Exposure to odours and slippery floor conditions
Working Location: 313 Menno St, Breslau, Ontario, NOB 1M0.
Candidates will need to find their own transportation.
No public transportation available.
Reason for vacancy: existing position (40 hours per week).
If this sounds like the job for you, please submit your resume online at:
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-CA/conestoga/CANDIDATEPORTAL
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