Do you consider yourself a team player?  Are you double-vaccinated and eligible to work in Canada?  If so, we want to hear from you!  At MLF Port Perry, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our team members and producing quality products!

What's in it for you?

• Hourly Rate: $37.01
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Shift:  Rotating days/afternoons
• Opportunity for overtime
• Benefits available approx. 2 months after start date.
• Pension after 1 year of continuous service
• Tool allowance
• All PPE is provided to employees (boots, hearing protection, etc.)
• Support of a union
• Opportunities for growth and training development

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs
• Provide efficient production equipment set up, inspection and shutdown of all related equipment when required, including process changeovers
• Fabricate and make repairs using a variety of standard shop tools
• Ability to weld stainless steel (TIG and arc welding)
• Operate all power truck equipment, such as forklift and counterbalance; reach trucks and walkie/rider
• Complete required documentation accurately and neatly
• Perform duties in accordance with all regulatory bodies
• Adhere to all Food Safety, Health & Safety, HACCP, WHMIS and good manufacturing practices guidelines and applicable statutes and procedures
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Experience/Competencies

• Must hold a valid and current Certificate for an Industrial Mechanic/Millwright
• Experience with computers, paperwork accuracy, and SAP
• Good communication skills, able to speak and read English
• Physically fit to perform required tasks including heavy lifting greater than 25 kgs
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team player
• Must be willing and flexible to work shifts as scheduled
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks
• Able to work in a variable temperature environment
• Able to stand and walk throughout the shift
• Highly motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision
• Sense of urgency, attention to detail and ownership in quality of work
• Punctual, reliable and responsible
• Must have a complete complement of tools
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment considered an asset
• You must be legally eligible to work and currently residing in Canada

COVID-19 Safety Measures:
Maple Leaf Foods is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our employees.  As part of this commitment, we have adopted a number of COVID-19 safety measures, including a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by March 31, 2022 and to show proof of vaccination.   In keeping with this policy, successful candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination prior to their first day of work.  We will of course consider accommodations for anyone unable to be vaccinated following human rights and other applicable laws.

APPLY NOW!

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce.  Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.  Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.