Refrigeration A Certificate - Senior Refrigeration Technician

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Cogeneration Manager, the Senior Refrigeration Technician will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of ammonia compressors, ammonia pumps, water chillers, air units, CDI unit, condensers, air chill system, air compressor and driers, purger, ice making system, feed water pumps, deaerator, water softeners, heat exchangers, and Kemco boiler. This is to fill an existing position in the company.

This is to fill an existing position in the company.

Location: 8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0A2

Shift: Rotational schedule weekly

Week 1: Tuesday – Saturday from  7:00am – 3:30pm

Week 2: Monday – Friday from  7:00am – 3:30pm

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What you will be doing:

• Rebuilds and repairs ammonia pumps, compressors, valves and controls, etc..
• Conducts testing of ammonia systems as per TSSA safety requirements and carries out ammonia equipment and system preventative maintenance according to prescribed schedules.
• Maintains all refrigeration equipment in good operating condition and calibrates instruments and controls.
• Assists in troubleshooting Plant operation problems.
• Assists outside contractors with new installations.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures; follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner

What you will bring:

• Minimum 6-10 years’ experience in an ammonia plant, and extensive knowledge of ammonia systems, pumps and compressors;
• Ability to overhaul and rebuild ammonia equipment;
• Knowledge of ammonia controls, Scada system and PLC;
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.;
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• Computer literacy (MS Office),
• Refrigeration A Certificate issued by TSSA.

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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