Maintenance - Unlicensed

POSITION OVERVIEW

The primary role of the Maintenance Apprentice is to assist in all aspects of Maintenance and Production as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the egg-grading machine to ensure it is in good, safe working order for continuous production.
• React promptly to problems with the machine, resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance designed to keep down-time to a minimum, ensuring there is an adequate supply of spares to replace broken or worn-out machine parts.
• Perform inventory and clean-up for all parts and tools to eliminate the possibility of contamination (fluids, grease etc.).
• Monitor the egg grading machine, visually inspecting components while running and troubleshooting any problems that are detected.
• Document and report any maintenance-related conditions that could compromise food safety.
• Communicate production-maintenance concerns with Machine Operators, Supervisors, and/or Managers.
• Ensure contractors comply with outside contractor sign-off.
• Attend all required training sessions and scheduled meetings.
• Assist colleagues as necessary.
• Live by the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Other duties assigned by the Maintenance Lead or Maintenance Manager/Supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Grade 12 education with strong English (written and verbal) and mathematical skills.
• Trade license, certificate or actively enrolled in an apprenticeship program required.
• Equipment Operator’s Certification to operate forklift and pallet jack considered an asset.
• Experience servicing and maintaining processing and packaging line equipment in a production environment considered an asset.
• Experience using computer applications and programs.
• Ability to weld considered an asset.
• A strong mechanical aptitude and skilled at troubleshooting machinery.
• Strong communication skills: ability to provide clear, concise general instructions for team effectiveness.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to follow set procedures and efficiently and effectively prioritize work.
• Analytical problem solving required (observing the problem, deciding the cause, and then working out the most effective way to resolve it).
• Ability to react quickly to problems as they arise to minimize production down time.
• This position is encouraged to independently bring forth innovative ideas and suggestions to improve production and/or the work environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

P&H Foods Inc. and our affiliates are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruitment. Hiring decisions are made based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

The incumbent will be working in a proprietary environment. Policies and procedures are shared between the P&H Foods Inc. group of companies. Discussion of these with non-P&H Foods Inc. affiliated employees is strictly forbidden.

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL

• Work in compliance with divisional and legislative health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts.
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device.
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks.
• Participate in all required health, safety and environmental training.
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents.
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.