Maintenance Mechanic

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

To be based in New Annan, PE

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have state-of-the-art potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island, Lethbridge, Alberta, and Jamestown, North Dakota, and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Our Head office is in Dieppe, New Brunswick and has sales office locations in Toronto, Montreal, and Boston.

Reporting to the Potato Storage Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic will be a self- starter with a “Can Do” attitude and the ability to adapt in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities and duties of successful candidate:

• Responsible for the predictive and preventative maintenance and repairs of loading/unloading equipment used in potato storages. Duties will include safe operation and working knowledge of light welding, torching, replacing bearings, rollers, belt lacings, and use of hand-held tools.
• Ensuring the facility and equipment are continuously operating at peak performance levels and building is maintained to Irving standards.
• Involvement in projects and new equipment installations for potato storage facilities.
• Actively participate in training opportunities
• Candidate is expected to follow all safety policies and procedures and Lead/participate in safety talks/meetings.
• Support the unloading and storage of the fall harvest at Cavendish Farms. Ensure product is unloaded in a timely manner that causes minimal damage to potatoes with special focus on limiting mechanical damage and bruising.
• Responsible for maintaining records and documentation of equipment repairs and maintenance for the purpose of Canada Gap Food Safety, as well as upholding facility cleanliness as per Irving Standards
• Responsible for placing and moving fans and heaters in potato storage warehouses with direction from storage manager.
• Responsible for monitoring, documenting, and performing oil and filter changes on humidification, filtration, and air systems in potato storage in New Annan as well as the outside storage facilities.
• During Harvest season support storage manager with installing temperature probes in the potato storage and opening and closing culvert and trench sliders.
• Candidate will assist the maintenance team by ensuring all supplies and part are available to complete repairs.
• Duties will include operation of Forklift, skid steer, loader, and tractors to transport and set up equipment for operational needs, as well as repairs and maintenance.
• All other duties assigned by Storage Manager.

Successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

•  Good work history.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Agriculture experience and knowledge of farming operations would be an asset.
• Certification in PEI Farm Technician Apprenticeship Blue Seal and/or Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician would be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and organization skills; Strong problem-solving skills; Results-driven; and detail oriented.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience handling potato and farm equipment (AirSep) operating experience.
• Class 3A license would be considered an asset. 
• Hold a valid class 5 driver’s license, and provide a drivers abstract in good standing. 
• Willingness and ability to work overtime is required; Dependent on operational needs of all storage facilities throughout the year – whether the plants need raw product, or warehouses are being filled in the Fall.
• Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
• Physical capabilities required for the job will include kneeling, crouching, lifting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as repetitive motions. 
• Work is inside, outside and the noise level in work environment is occasionally loud.

Work Address: Cavendish Farms, Main Highway #2, New Annan, PE, C0B1M0

Terms of Employment: This is a permanent full-time position in New Annan, PEI

Language of Work: English

Hourly Wage: $25.94/hour

Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.