About the position

Shift: Continental

Location: Brantford, Ontario

Hourly Rate: $43.87/ per hour The Refrigeration B Plant Operator or 3rd Class Operating Engineer has the direct accountability for ensuring the maintenance of facility refrigeration equipment. They will oversee the maintenance and operations of plants utilities under the supervision of the Chief Engineer.

The Operator must hold a Refrigeration B ticket in good standing with TSSA.

Main Responsibilities

Maintain/Monitor/Check all refrigeration equipment requirements to TSSA Standards

Participate in plant equipment repairs/installations

Interface with necessary Contractual and Inspection Departments for corrective and/or legal requirements

Carry out oral/ printed work requests and apply corrective measures in a timely fashion utilizing computerized maintenance system

Maintain accurate records of safe management, operations and maintenance through compliance

Improve plant efficiency by reporting on operating conditions of equipment, determine operating window, and helping to develop and maintain a maintenance program

Troubleshoot any mechanical breakdown relating to the Utilities Department to ensure minimal loss in manufacturing of our products

Work together with all other departments to ensure a productive team environment and the continuous improvement of the plant processes





Understand all operating procedures of our facilities processing equipment and can maintain it

Maintain a safe and clean work environment by ensuring plant and powerhouse are operating in accordance with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (T.S.S.A.)

Ensure all work performed complies with governing practices, codes and regulations

Fulfill all Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP. WHIMS, SDS requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Refrigeration B ticket required; must be in good standing.

2-3 years’ experience in Manufacturing workplace required; Food production environment preferred.

Must be mechanically inclined, troubleshooting skills are required.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well within a team environment.

Must be able to work the day shift with progression to 24/7 shift days and nights; work 2 days a month on weekend.

Previous experience working with SOP's and GMP's is an asset.

Physician Demands

Working within a large-scale, multiple floor factory setting

Constant walking through out facility

Occasional to frequent stair and ladder climbing

Frequent lifting and carrying, up to 25kgs

Frequent working at or below the knee, at or above the shoulders

Frequent bending, twisting and turning

Occasional crouching

Occasional sitting

📌 Refrigeration B Operator / 3rd Class Operating Engineer Continental Shift (Winnipeg)
🏢 Flora Food Group
📍 Winnipeg