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ABOUT THE ROLE

Role: 

This is an Operations position responsible for the maintenance and repairs of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as electric forklift equipment, pallet trucks and dock trucks.  This also includes industrial batteries and charging equipment.

Hourly Compensation:

$35.53 - $44.89

Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures and governing requirements

• Knowledge of controls and electric (AC – DC low voltage)

• Complete small electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

• Maintain power material handling equipment (MHE). Including preventive maintenance (PM) of MHE fleet

- checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed

- checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts and chains as needed

- checking and troubleshooting electrical control issues

- replacing motors, drive units, electronics and controls

- Replacing of wheels, bearings and axle shafts

- safety checks

- PM per manufacturers recommendations

• Completes all special projects colleagued with building or grounds, as requested.  Includes but not limited to:

- Moving furniture or fixtures

- Changing lights

- Light carpentry

- Painting

- Light plumbing

- Changing of light bulbs

- Repair of minor electrical devices

• Battery and Charger duties:

- Assisting in battery charger repairs

- Repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers

- Watering and washing batteries

- Acid spill clean up

- Battery rack cleaning

- Battery area sweeping and cleaning

- Setting equalizing charge on batteries

• Participate in departmental on-call program, as designated

• Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.

• Responsible for housekeeping, cleanup of all maintenance areas/work areas on a daily basis.

• Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order

• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job

• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety

• Champion overall safety in the department

• Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.

• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.

• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements: 

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); 

• Trade school (mechanical discipline) or equivalent (Preferred)

• Two years in an MHE maintenance position; or equivalent combination of education and related experience (Preferred)

• Must possess a valid provincial Driver’s License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards.  Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program

• The colleague works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call

• The colleague may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.)

• Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months

• MHE 8-hour maintenance tech certificate from MHE manufacturer (IE: Crown, Raymond, Hyster, etc.) Must complete and pass

• Advanced knowledge of:

- Hydraulic systems/schematics/components 
- Electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC systems 
- Drive motors
- Power amps
- Electrical controls including PLC systems

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems including:

- Transmissions
- Drive units
- Differentials
- Braking systems
- Telescopic masts
- Reach mechanisms
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor.

• Occasionally required to lift up to 70 pounds

• Regularly exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures and sometimes wet conditions.

OUR VALUES

• Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

• Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

• Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

OUR COMMITMENT

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity.

Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy

• Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Voluntary Optional Insurance

• Parental Leave Plan

• Company Pension Plan

• Group RRSP & TFSA

• Employee and Family Assistance

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Maple Virtual Care

• Unlimited on-line learning

• Sysco product discounts

• Preferred vendor discounts

• Colleague Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This job requisition is for a high-volume role and is always accepting applicants.

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