Refrigeration Operator Class B
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Up to $50 CAD / hour · Full-time · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- Up to $50 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time · Contract
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of related experience, preferably within food manufacturing or an industrial setting
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Refrigeration Operator – Class B
Pay Rate: up to $50/hour
Location: North York, ON
Shift: Rotating shifts (weekends as required)
About the Role
Join a privately-owned bakery leader with over 40 years of excellence, deeply rooted in a people-first culture that values teamwork, respect and craftsmanship. Our state-of-the-art facilities combine tradition and innovation to produce artisan breads, croissants, bagels, puff pastry and more for domestic and global markets.
We are seeking an experienced a Refrigeration Class B Operator to join its growing maintenance team. This is a long-term, full-time opportunity within a high-volume production environment that offers stability, growth, and strong internal advancement.
What’s in It for You
- Competitive hourly wage of up to $50/hour, based on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- Comprehensive benefits package after the probationary period
- Two weeks’ vacation to start
- Strong opportunities for career growth and internal promotion
- Paid overtime and annual incentives
- On-site parking and TTC accessibility
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot refrigeration and plant equipment
- Operate and maintain ammonia-based refrigeration and freezer systems
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance
- Support machining, fabrication, and equipment upgrades as required
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment
Qualifications & Experience
- Valid Refrigeration Class B License (required)
- Class 3 or Class 4 Stationary Engineer certification preferred
- Millwright or Electrician license considered an asset
- Minimum 3 years of related experience, preferably within food manufacturing or an industrial setting
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong multitasking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work rotating shifts and weekends as required
Compliance & Equity Statement
This job posting represents a current vacancy. Candidates who are interviewed will be notified of the hiring decision within the prescribed time period. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us so we can support you.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Refrigeration Operator at the bakery will maintain, repair and troubleshoot refrigeration and plant equipment, and run preventive maintenance. The role also keeps the plant safe, clean and compliant with food safety standards.
Requirements
Candidates need a valid Refrigeration Class B licence and at least 3 years of related experience, ideally in food manufacturing. Strong troubleshooting, independent work and attention to detail are essential.
Skills
- Ammonia-based refrigeration systems
- Freezer system operation
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Plant equipment maintenance
- Machining and fabrication
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Food safety standards
- Continuous improvement
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Independent work
Benefits
- Two weeks vacation
- Paid overtime
- Annual incentives
- On-site parking
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Trades
- Engineering
Keywords
- Refrigeration Operator
- Refrigeration Class B
- ammonia refrigeration
- freezer systems
- stationary engineer
- millwright
- industrial maintenance
- preventive maintenance
- food manufacturing
- GMP
- food safety
- bakery
- North York
- troubleshooting
- plant maintenance
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Performance bonus
- Transit support
Licences and certifications
- Refrigeration Class B
- Stationary Engineer Class 3
- Stationary Engineer Class 4
Tools
- Ammonia refrigeration system
- Freezer systems
Languages
- English