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 talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
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 talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.