Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain dedicated to providing a quality work workplace for our employees and producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

Role
GRF is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician for the Afternoon shift.

Afternoon shift – 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm Monday to Friday – some weekend overtime required.

GRF operates in a cold, fast-paced, physically demanding environment. Applicants must be comfortable working with meat products (beef, pork, chicken, seafood, soy, etc.).

Responsibilities

Setup, maintenance and continuous improvement of our food processing and packaging equipment

Understand and maintain Packaging and Process Control Systems

Electrical equipment (troubleshooting & repair)

Electrical equipment installations in compliance with regulatory requirements

Logically perform troubleshooting techniques on complex machinery, including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Prepare work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Responsible for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) of all site equipment

Provide support to source and prepare parts for all preventative and reactive work

Prepare basic dimensioned sketches

Read and understand technical bulletins, manuals, instructions and blueprints

Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual electrical & mechanical PMs

Participate in all maintenance team meetings

Participate in production line changeover including but not limited to conveyors, case packers, tray formers and sealing equipment





Maintain excellent housekeeping and follow the 5S principles. Practice a "safety first" policy by addressing hazards, defective equipment, wearing personal protective equipment as required, and by reporting & correcting unsafe conditions immediately

Comply with all Health & Safety, HACCP, BRC and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Electrician. Proof of apprenticeship is an asset

2-5 years’ industrial mechanical/electrical experience, preferably in the food industry

Strong work ethic and ability to work individually and as part of a team

Problem-solving skills and good communication skills

Ability to work in wet and cold/warm environments

Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulations

Adherence to Food Safety Protocols

Wages and Benefits

$46.11/hr, plus afternoon shift premium of $1.00/hr, for a total wage of $47.11/hr

Comprehensive benefits after a three‑month probation

Option to participate in GRF Pension Program after a three‑month probation

Steady shifts with plenty of opportunity for overtime, even in these trying times

Product can be purchased at a reduced cost

All company PPE provided

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

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📌 Maintenance Electrician – Afternoon Shift (Ontario)
🏢 Sunrise Farms
📍 Ontario