Maintenance Technician

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry.

There's a seat at our table for you...

Schedule : Mon - Fri (7:30 am-3:30 pm)

What We Offer

• Performance incentives available after 3 months
• FULL flex benefits program
• Steel toe boot reimbursement
• Company matching RRSP
• Profit Sharing
• 125-year, family-owned and operated company history
• Family culture and advancement opportunities
  
  

Specific Responsibilities And Functions

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs to all warehouse equipment including but not limited to fork lifts, dock levelers, restraints, overhead doors, high speed doors, HVAC systems, water heaters, compressed air systems, fire suppression systems and conventional racking
• Perform scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance and provide maintenance support for the automated storage and retrieval systems.
• Respond to emergency situations and support all operations of the building and automations systems
• Cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on building and machinery
  
  

Working Conditions

• Grocery area in the warehouse is room temperature; varies from cold in the winter and warm in the summer
• Cooler area in the warehouse is approximately 1 or 2 degrees C
• Freezer area in the warehouse is approximately –15 degrees C. Some areas of the freezer can get as low as -23 degrees C
• Moderate noise level
• Will regularly be required to stand, walk
• Required to have a high degree of concentration and alertness
  
  

Additional Details

• During peak seasons, scheduled overtime is required
• There is a 30-minute paid lunch for an 8-hour shift
• GFS Delivers every day of the year, as we are a 24/7 operation. Employees must be flexible to work all Statutory Holidays, however, this does not necessarily mean that employees will be required to work all of them.
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical repairs and maintenance with automated equipment
• Certificate of Ontario Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) 433A is preferred
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to think and respond well under pressure
• Must have well developed knowledge and experience with mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Electrical experience will be considered beneficial
• Experience with maintenance and repair of lift trucks would be beneficial
  
  

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.