| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | Strathroy, ON |
| Date Posted: | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Experience: | 2 Years |
| Education: | High School Diploma |
Job Description
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
Full-Time – Day Shift Position
ABOUT L.H. GRAY & SON LIMITED:L.H. Gray & Son Limited, better known as Gray Ridge Eggs in Ontario, began in 1934 in Ridgetown, Ontario, by Lyle and Ina Gray. Today, their son, Bill Gray, carries on the family tradition. Gray Ridge Egg Farms is one of the largest processors of farm-fresh eggs in Ontario and is proud to display the Foodland Ontario logo on its products.
L.H. Gray & Son is an operating partner of Golden Valley Foods, an egg market leader in B.C. with a state-of-the-art egg grading facility in Abbotsford. L.H. Gray & Son Ltd. became a founding member of National Egg Inc., a Canadian marketing cooperative that brings local specialty eggs to market across Canada under the GoldEgg/JauneDoré brand. Sparks Eggs, a major player in the Alberta egg grading scene, was welcomed into the L.H. Gray & Son Ltd. family, further strengthening Bill Gray's vision in Western Canada.
L.H. Gray & Son Limited is not just about shell eggs. Holdings in Global Egg Corporation/EggSolutions in Toronto, Ontario, and in Perth County Ingredients in St. Marys, Ontario, brought the L.H. Gray & Son influence into the egg processing industry, impacting food service and industrial food production markets
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Maintenance Assistant is an organized, efficient, and detail-oriented individual who possesses excellent communication skills. As a key member of the maintenance team, the Maintenance Assistant supports the Maintenance Supervisor in managing spare parts and consumables to minimize downtime, ensuring efficient production and maintenance operations.
RATE OF PAY:
The rate of pay for the Maintenance Assistant position will be $25.00/hr.
SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Grade 12 education with strong English and mathematical skills.
- Mechanical aptitude with experience in maintenance within a production facility.
- Organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
- Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to react quickly to minimize downtime.
- Computer proficiency with experience in inventory control systems.
- Knowledge of food processing/manufacturing parts and materials (considered an asset).
- Certification to operate forklifts and pallet jacks (considered an asset).
- Strong communication skills for effective teamwork and reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Manage inventory and supply levels, ensuring accurate counts, proper organization, and timely updates to work orders to minimize production downtime.
- Support the Maintenance Supervisor by scheduling and coordinating maintenance-related training, contractor activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies and sign-off requirements.
- Oversee the use of the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) by employees, ensuring that data entry and report generation are accurate and up-to-date.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure the timely completion of paperwork, make informed supply purchase decisions, and address any material issues promptly.
- Ensure an adequate supply of spare parts, addressing any inventory discrepancies, and collaborating with the Operations Manager to resolve issues.
- Contribute to a clean and safe work environment by adhering to and promoting health, safety, and environmental regulations, including reporting hazards and participating in safety training.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships across all staff levels, attending training sessions and meetings to contribute to the overall food safety culture.
- Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements, independently suggesting and executing initiatives that enhance production efficiency and work environment quality.
Please submit your resume for the Full-Time Maintenance Assistant position to Human Resources by September 27, 2024: kdupuis@grayridge.com
