Posted 23 days ago
Class B Refrigeration Operator
@ Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd.
Ajax, Ontario
Overview
Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd. is hiring a full-time Class B Refrigeration Operator to maintain warehouse equipment, refrigeration and automated storage systems on rotating shifts. The role requires a Refrigeration Operator Class B certification and 5+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience. The posted hourly rate is $40.98 to $47.98, with weekend and statutory holiday work as needed.
Pay:
$40.98–$47.98 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Scheduled maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment and building systems
- Preventive and predictive maintenance of automated storage and retrieval systems
- Emergency response and generator power transfers
- Participation in ammonia refrigeration line openings
- Routine cleaning, lubrication and refrigeration custodial work
Requirements summary:
- Refrigeration Operator Class B certification required
- 5+ years hands-on mechanical repair and maintenance with automated equipment
- Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Ability to read mechanical drawings
- Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) certification preferred
- Electrical experience considered beneficial
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Refrigeration Operator Class B, Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A), Skilled trade ticket |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd.
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We deliver excellence, expertise, & quality products our customers need for successful food operations & experiences.
Full company description
Gordon Food Service offers a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We partner with foodservice operations to provide the quality products and solutions our customers need to continue to drive their success. From remaining compliant with industry regulations to helping them plan their menu, we give them our best—so they can serve just that to their own customers. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
- LinkedIn followers
- 36,613
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 989
- Reported office locations
- Milton, ONT, CA
- Other recorded names
- Gordon Food Service - Canada
- Specialties
- restaurant supply
- food and beverage distribution
- food service
- retail stores
- and healthcare supply
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Gordon Food Service offers a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Milton, ONT |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1897 |
| Specialties | restaurant supplyfood and beverage distributionfood serviceretail storesand healthcare supply |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 77 |
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Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry.
There's a seat at our table for you...
What We Offer :
- Performance incentives available after 3 months
- FULL flex benefits program
- Steel toe boot reimbursement
- Company matching RRSP
- Profit Sharing
- 125-year, family-owned and operated company history
- Family culture and advancement opportunities
Specific Responsibilities and Functions :
- Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs to all warehouse equipment including but not limited to fork lifts, dock levelers, restraints, overhead doors, high speed doors, HVAC systems, water heaters, compressed air systems, fire suppression systems and conventional racking
- Perform scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance and provide maintenance support for the automated storage and retrieval systems.
- Respond to emergency situations and support all operations of the building and automations systems
- Cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on building and machinery
- Starting, stopping and transferring power to and from natural gas generator to utility
- Participating in line openings of the refrigeration ammonia system
- Refrigeration custodial work as needed
- Additional duties as needed
Working Conditions :
- Grocery area in the warehouse is room temperature; varies from cold in the winter and warm in the summer
- Cooler area in the warehouse is approximately 1 or 2 degrees C
- Freezer area in the warehouse is approximately –15 degrees C. Some areas of the freezer can get as low as -23 degrees C
- Moderate noise level
- Will regularly be required to stand, walk
- Required to have a high degree of concentration and alertness
Additional Details :
- Monday - Friday (Rotating Shifts): 7:15am - 3:30pm or 3:15pm - 11:30pm. Weekends as needed
- Hourly Rate: $40.98 - $47.98 p/hr
- During peak seasons, scheduled overtime is required
- There is a 30-minute paid lunch for an 8-hour shift
- GFS Delivers every day of the year, as we are a 24/7 operation. Employees must be flexible to work all Statutory Holidays, however, this does not necessarily mean that employees will be required to work all of them.
Required Skills and Qualifications :
- Refrigeration Operator Class B Certification is required
- Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) Certification is preferred
- Skilled trade ticket is preferred
- Must have 5+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical repairs and maintenance with automated equipment
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Ability to think and respond well under pressure
- Must have well developed knowledge and experience with mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Electrical experience will be considered beneficial
- Experience with maintenance and repair of lift trucks would be beneficial
#GFSCA
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
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