Electrician : Afternoon Shift ( 3PM to 11 PM)

Flora Food Group • Brantford, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Flora Food Group makes Culinary Essentials for Better Food. We make the high-quality ingredients that help people make great meals, at home and in professional kitchens. We serve consumers and chefs in over 100 countries with a portfolio that includes iconic, locally loved brands such as Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Becel, Red Barn Creamery and Violife. Our products support every kitchen moment, from cooking and baking to finishing and spreading and more. With over 150 years of expertise in culinary fats and oils, we deliver outstanding performance, great taste and nutrition at scale. Our capabilities are powered by our people, our “Flora Foodies”, who bring their Performance, Care, and Passion to everything we do. We stay close to real kitchens and consumers, hold ourselves to high standards, and care for our colleagues, our communities, and the planet. We are united by our genuine love of food and the craft behind it.
This position is based in Brantford, Canada. The Electrician is proactive; responsible for troubleshooting, preventative and overall maintenance and repair of process and production equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and an Industrial Electrician (442A and or309A) Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years experience as an Industrial Electrician preferably in a food manufacturing plant.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and HACCP trained preferred – Safety First mentality!
• Strong problem solving skills related to troubleshooting equipment issues, preferably in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Strong sense of teamwork with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross functional team members.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and working conditions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents relating to the job, function or assignment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. maximum.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is managed in such a way as to adhere to the HACCP and GMP policies/processes of a food manufacturing facility.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust electrical equipment including PLC and motor controls, safety sensors and relays.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting electronic system faults.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment in accordance with standardized procedures.
• Maintain close communication with other employees (Mechanics, Packaging Technicians, Process Operators, Refrigeration Technicians, etc.).
• Complete all required documentation including fully updating CMMS.
• Ensure compliance to all plant safety rules.
• Responsible for complying with existing company SHEQ Standards and requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Environmental Protection Act, The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Technical Standards and Services Act.
• Support quality and food safety programs including HACCP and FSCC-22000.

Benefits

• 3 weeks vacation + 2 floater days per year + 3 paid sick days per year.
• Generous pension plan eligible after 6 months. All employees receive contributions of 4% of earnings from Floraplus we will match employee amounts between 1% to 5%.
• Health and Dental benefits eligibility on day one (a portion of premiums paid by employee).
• Flex spending account for health and wellness.
• Tuition assistance for career development.
• Overtime paid after 40 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED