• Job Description

  Req#: R-28787
  Neptune Fresh Produce Inc.

  Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry

  At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.

  We are seeking individuals:

  • Who are customer centric
  • Who are able to deliver on their commitments
  • Who value individual excellence and collective performance
  • Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
  • Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
  • Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

  Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.

  Fresh Start Foods is currently hiring a full time Maintenance Technician who is eager to work in a fast paced team oriented work environment in our Richmond, BC location.

  Position: Permanent, Full-Time

  Schedule: Flexible

  Salary: From $70.000 per year
  
  

  Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs routine audits to ensure conformance to operational and safety requirements and standards.

  • Performs corrective and preventive maintenance activities on systems to provide the continuous performance of HVAC, electricity, gas, life safety, security, and other systems required for operations.

  • Proactively report and request tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.

  • Prepares records, reports, and other documentation related to work performed in an accurate and timely manner.

  • Performs general trades work in the facility as required.

  • Ensure up-to-date knowledge of operational and safety compliance, regulations and standards.

  Requirements

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

  • Electrical experience required

  • Knowledge of PLC, VFD and motor control is an asset

  • Experience in mechanical diagnosis, repair, welding and fabrication

  • Ability to analyze and determine cause of equipment malfunctions

  • HVAC and plumbing experience is an asset

  • Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner

  • Knows basic computer systems: MS Office, Google Sheets, Docs and Drive, Inventory and Sales System (Canopy)

  • Ability to communicate effectively, helps in creating an inclusive and trust-based culture and leads the team in delivering high customer service.

  • Knowledge of workplace safety, food safety, safe lifting and handling procedures

  Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Team based work environment
  • Permanent full time hours
  • Training provided
  • Group Health Care Benefit Program
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Program,
  • Opportunity for advancement,
  • Company sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQ’s)

  We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods 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:

  For Jobs in British Columbia

  careers@freshstartfoods.com

  For Jobs in Ontario

  fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com

  Use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

• About the company

  Get in touch with Fresh Start Foods - Leading wholesale produce distributor, for quality assured fresh produce fruits and vegetables across Quebec, British Columbia, ON.

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