Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Employer: Fresh Start Foods

Job Location: 110-11188 Featherstone Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K9

Salary:

• $37.00 - $39.75/hour (salary increase based on annual performance review per company policy)
• Performance Incentive Program

Benefits:

• Disability, Extended medical, Dental
• Life insurance
• Company-matched RRSP program
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program

Terms and Conditions of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (40h/week), weekends and overtime may be required 

Work Setting: Fruit and vegetable manufacturing and processing plant

Work Site Environment: Cold/refrigerated, Wet/damp, Noisy

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Vacancies: 1

Job requirements:

Languages: English

Education: High school or equivalent

Experience: 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Area of specialization: Material handling equipment, Hydraulics, electronics, electrical and mechanical servicing and repair

Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Handling heavy loads (up to 45kg/100lbs), Physically demanding, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Able to hear warning signals

Personal Suitability: Adaptability, Effective communication, Team player and ability to work independently, Motivated, Accurate, Client focus, Numeracy, Problem-solving

Technology used: Database software applications, Google Apps

Duties:

• Maintain and perform daily preventive maintenance on material handling equipment (including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)
• Maintain battery room and chargers to include charging and changing batteries for material handling equipment
• Repairs or replaces defective parts using hand and power tools
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, hand and power tools
• Maintain equipment rooms in a neat and orderly fashion
• Maintain appropriate levels of material handling equipment maintenance supplies
• Follow through and complete all work orders
• Designs, implements, and reviews daily operator’s checklist procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local guidelines, including OHS
• Perform other related duties as required

How to apply:

• By email: fswjobbank@freshstartfoods.com
• By mail: 110-11188 Featherstone Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K9

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.