Forklift Technician

Congebec is a Canadian based supplier of multi-temperature storage, distribution and value-added services supporting the food, retail and CPG industry. Committed to food safety, Congebec is a leader in the Canadian marketplace and is ranked 15th in North America. With more than 500 employees and 45 years’ experience, the company operates 13 modern facilities totaling more than 50 million cubic feet. These facilities are strategically located in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

We are looking for a permanent full-time Forklift Technician for our Winnipeg facility.

**WHY WORK FOR CONGEBEC?**
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Rapidly expanding company with opportunity for job growth and development
- Career opportunities across Canada
- Dynamic, friendly and stimulating work environment

**JOB SUMMARY**

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, as the Forklift Technician you will:

- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, diagnose, and complete repairs on all types of material handling equipment, industrial batteries and charging system.
- Give assistance in the building maintenance and refrigeration maintenance as needed.
- Perform emergency repair work and breakdowns on the building, grounds, installation, and equipment (such as racking systems; mobile and dock equipment) as required.
- Complete required documentation/ reports in the facility Maintenance Management System (Guide TI) to plan jobs, facilitate the creation of work orders to track all maintenance activities and generate and distribute the purchase orders for the supply of spares and services.
- Spare parts inventory and management. Maintain and organize the maintenance shop, maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and tools; evaluates/recommends purchase of related equipment and supplies to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Coordinate with external contractors, as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety Regulations and Food Safety programs.
- Ensure compliance with all warehouse rules, policies, procedures, and standards are met, including HACCP and BRC.
- Perform other related duties, as required.

**EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE**
- 3+ years of experience in repair and maintenance of material handling equipment required.
- 1+ year of mechanic experience on light and heavy equipment, propane, gasoline, diesel.
- Journeyman mechanic is preferred.
- Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude, building maintenance experience preferably in a warehouse facility.
- This role will have a flexible schedule that will include afternoon, weekend and on-call coverage for the warehouse and refrigeration system.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS** **AND ABILITIES**
- Excellent ability to maintain a safe work environment.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Strong mechanical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to deal with others effectively and work as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize and organize daily duties and tasks to be as effective and efficient as possible.
- Effective communication skills for the purpose of relaying data, exchanging feedback and providing clarification.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
- Ability to operate related equipment.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**
- **Must** have flexibility in schedule that will include afternoon, weekend, holidays and on-call coverage for the warehouse and refrigeration system.
- **Must **be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts.
- **Must **be physically capable of performing the required duties and tasks, including working in cold and freezing temperatures (-18 to -25 degrees Celsius).
- **Must **be willing to wear personal protective equipment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $30.00-$34.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Language training provided
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R3T 1Y7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- mechanical: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Journeyman (preferred)
- Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person