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... 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 : Certificate of Ontario Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) 433A is preferred Refrigeration B ticket is preferred Skilled trade ticket required Must have 5+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical repairs and maintenance with automated equipment 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 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. Job Alerts are unavailable at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we’ve been growing pretty much continuously over these 120+ years, we’ve remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself. Join us.
