Job Description

Location: 5491 Timberlea Blvd. Mississauga, L4W 2T6

Shift: Wednesday to Sunday from 7:30am to 4:00pm (May vary as per business needs.)

About the Role

Reporting to the Supervisor or Senior Supervisor, Facilities & Maintenance, the Maintenance Associate is accountable for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all building systems, production equipment, and automation to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This includes performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as conveyors, material handling equipment, dock systems, racking, and other facility infrastructure.

The role is responsible for ensuring all equipment and systems operate safely and effectively in compliance with applicable safety regulations, food safety standards, and company operating procedures. The Maintenance Associate also supports facility inspections, equipment installations and upgrades, and responds to equipment failures to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure all production and manufacturing equipment and automation meet safety, food safety, and all other applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive and/or predictive maintenance checklists.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate general building systems and equipment, including racking, dock doors, waste management systems, conveyors, automation, case sealers, and material-handling equipment, using relevant job plans, procedures, and manuals.
• Maintain and repair distribution center racking, walkies, power trucks, dock doors, and perform general facility repairs to ensure a clean and efficient operation.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and repairs, including troubleshooting motors, control panels, wiring, lighting, and low-voltage systems in accordance with electrical safety codes and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Perform basic plumbing maintenance and repairs, including drains, water lines, pumps, valves, and fixtures throughout the facility.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective actions, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Manage maintenance tasks and work orders using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Google Sheets.
• Update maintenance logs and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Perform regular facility inspections to ensure fire extinguishers, emergency exits, emergency lighting, and other safety features meet or exceed regulatory requirements; perform repairs as required.
• Support equipment upgrades, replacements, overhauls, and installation projects.
• Assisting and overseeing contractors on site for related projects or tasks.
• Train new hires according to the maintenance training plan for machine operation.
• Work in compliance with applicable Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) legislation, regulations, and company policies.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment, and protective clothing as directed by the employer, and promptly report workplace hazards or unsafe conditions to the supervisor or employer.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

At a minimum, you have:

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Millwright, Mechatronics, Industrial Electrician, Electromechanical Technician, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a maintenance or industrial maintenance role is required.
• Ability to safely push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and walking throughout the shift.
• Proficiency in using basic hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven manufacturing or production environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating or varying shifts, as required.
• Willingness and ability to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C) and occasionally at-25 °C.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets), and video conferencing platforms such as Google Meet.

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions:

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team.

This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position.

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