Lead Hand

6 days ago

Hamilton, Canada Sofina Foods Inc Full time

**Job Title**: Maintenance Lead Hand
**Role Summary**:
The Maintenance Lead Hand plays a key leadership role in overseeing day-to-day maintenance operations in a high-volume meat processing facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager, the Lead Hand coordinates work assignments, supports troubleshooting efforts, and ensures all maintenance activities are completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

**Job Type**: Full-Time / Permanent
**Hourly Rate**: $44.05
**Shifts Available**: Afternoon Shift
**Location**:
Burlington Facility - Pork Processing Plant
821 Appleby Line
Burlington, Ontario
L7L 4W9
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist in planning, prioritizing, and assigning daily tasks to maintenance team members, including mechanical, electrical, and sanitation-related repairs.
- Act as the first point of contact for on-shift troubleshooting, decision-making, and technical support for both production and maintenance teams.
- Perform hands-on maintenance tasks, including emergency repairs, equipment adjustments, and preventive maintenance as required.
- Support equipment start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Coordinate with Production, Sanitation, and QA to schedule maintenance work with mínimal disruption to operations.
- Promote skill development and adherence to safety/food safety standards.
- Monitor spare parts inventory usage and flag reordering needs.
- Enforce and model safe work practices, including proper lockout/tagout procedures and PPE compliance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and proposing long-term solutions.
- Assist in audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.

**Qualifications**:

- Maintenance experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment (meat processing preferred).
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience in a leadership or lead hand role is preferred.
- Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, WHMIS, and workplace safety requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Able to work in cold, wet, and high-noise environments typical of meat processing plants.
- Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working on feet for extended periods.
- Trade certification (Millwright, Electrician, etc.) required.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime if needed.

**What We Can Offer**:
**Who We Are**:
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken, and fish products. Our family of brands include Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare & Lavazza products in Canada.
Please note all offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check.
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Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

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