Job Description

The Opportunity:

Do you consider yourself a team player?  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!
 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 11. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
 

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount 
Hourly Rate:  $41.76

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• 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

What You'll Bring:

• 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

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Hourly Rate: $39.01
• 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