About Us
Apple Valley Foods Inc. is one of the largest pie producers in Canada. Nothing can beat the flavour of our homemade-like pies and we are proud to share that passion with customers across North America. Within Canada we distribute from coast to coast. In the USA, products are distributed through our parent company Harlan Bakeries Inc.
Our top selling pies contain apples that are sourced predominately from Annapolis Valley, and from Ontario. Apples are peeled, cored, and sliced on site as needed for production. Our crust is made with the finest Canadian wheat flour. Nothing could be fresher! Blueberry pies boast wild Nova Scotia berries. All fillings are made from scratch utilizing only grade A fruit.
Our plant is SQF certified. Safety and quality are forefront at Apple Valley.
Job Summary
A Stationary Engineer and Refrigeration Operator at Apple Valley Foods Inc. is responsible for operating and maintaining the smooth functioning of plant refrigeration systems to efficiently preserve the quality and freshness of our pies while ensuring all safety standards are met.
Job Requirements

• Language - English
• Experience – Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience

Certificates, Licences, memberships, and courses

• Stationary Engineer 'B' - Refrigeration Plant Operator
• Stationary Engineer 3rd Class

Work Site Environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Odours
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work Setting

• Food processing industry

Job Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors
• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction
• Assist during routine systems testing
• Assist in locating and isolating system problems
• Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Operate automated or computerized control systems
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Start up and shut down power plant equipment
• Write plant or building operation reports
• Adhere to all Apple Valley Foods Inc. Health and Safety, Food Safety, and fire prevention regulations and practices
• Perform other duties as required

Equipment and machinery experience

• Alarms
• Ammonia refrigeration
• Central monitoring system
• Compressors
• Condensers
• Electronic controls
• HVAC
• Heat exchangers
• Indicators
• Low pressure boilers
• Meters
• Pumps
• Switches
• Valves
• Water and waste treatment utilities
• Hand tools

Area of Work Experience

• Food and/or beverage processing

Area of specialization

• Maintenance
• Refrigeration
• Ventilation

Security and Safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel information

• Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Tools

Personal Suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $33.70 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week
Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person