Maintenance Labourer

Maintenance Technician

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry, a family-owned provider of specialty poultry, has an opening for a Plant Maintenance Technician out of our Yarrow location.

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry is looking for someone who is high-energy and motivated. If you are interested in a diverse, caring, and fun place to work then apply here

What we offer:

• Extended Health Benefits (Including, but not Limited to Chiropractors, Massage Therapy), Routine eye exam coverage, Dental, Life & Dependent Life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Insurance, Long Term Disability, and an annual Health/Lifestyle Spending Account).
• Paid orientation
• 20% discount at our retail store
• Be a part of a growing company and strong team
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development in a business that promotes from within
• 2 paid coffee breaks
• Paid transportation during adverse weather conditions
• Scheduled staff team building events throughout the year
• Lunch items available at our retail store
• "Tab" system at our onsite retail store for full-time employees

What you bring:

• Ability to work overtime when required
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English
• Must have valid drivers license with excellent driving record.
• Electrical, plumbing & fabrication experience is an asset.
• Forklift experience is an asset.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and the processing facility.
• Maintain a log of operational hours for all equipment (Where available) & spare parts used during repair.
• Troubleshoot machine/equipment failures and/or breakdowns.
• Ensure processing equipment operates in compliance with employee and food safety requirements.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly premises inspection of the production facility, work with Maintenance Manager to prioritize repairs.
• Responsible for equipment changeover between species
• Provide support in new equipment installation, calibration, startup, and cleaning processes. Includes additional training to plant supervisors and/or operators as required.
• Recognize and seek to remedy gaps in efficiency where modifications on equipment or existing processing tools may need to be made.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance team when available.
• Any other duties assigned by Maintenance Manager

Relevant Experience: Any sort of food processing experience, forklift ticket, air ticket, WHMIS, food safe and first aid are all assets to this position but not required.

FVSP employs a wide range of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. We deeply value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join us and become part of our growing family

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