Farm Equipment Mechanic Job in Irving, Canada

Job Description

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Agriculture experience and knowledge of farming operations would be an asset.
• Certification in PEI Farm Technician Apprenticeship Blue Seal and/or Agricultural, Heavy Equipment Technician, Welding or Electrical certification 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.

About the Team

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 two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies
• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Relocation costs (if applicable)