Wetaskiwin Co-op and Country Junction Feeds is now accepting applications for the full-time permanent position of Maintenance Millwright out of our Country Junction Feeds Wetaskiwin facility, located at 4707 40th Ave in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. The role will also provide support services to our other feed mill facilities including Canadian Nurs-ette in Camrose, Country Junction Feeds in Edmonton, and Cowlick Minerals in Innisfail.

Who we are:
Wetaskiwin Co-op is located in central Alberta operating in 9 locations in 5 communities of Wetaskiwin, Innisfail, Camrose, Edmonton and Falun. We operate in a variety of product lines including consumer hardware, building products, crop inputs, petroleum, liquor and feed manufacturing. We believe in working together to serve our members and customers throughout Alberta, delivering profits back to our members and communities and investing in sustainable growth. We are looking for team members and team leaders who will embrace our Co-op brand and values of Integrity, Excellence, Community and Service.

What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman, the Maintenance Millwright is a self-motivated individual who has strong attention to detail. Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, alter, replace and/or repair various feed mill machinery and related equipment.
• Performing a variety of day-to-day maintenance tasks that primarily are mechanical also including light electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, greasing, and cleaning.
• Perform and implement regular preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize the lifespan of feed mill equipment.
• Regularly bending and twisting, lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Participate in working On-Call.
• Assist in enforcing facility feed safety, HACCP, GMP, preventive control and related requirements.
• Adhering to all applicable safety regulations and procedures related to electrical work, including lockout/tagout procedures, working with energized equipment, and using personal protective equipment. Notifying management of any safety concerns.
• Knowledge of building systems, feed mill operations, industrial and production operations will be an asset.

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Production, Trades and Maintenance and:
• Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate or Red Seal Endorsement or equivalent recognized certification.
• Experience maintaining industrial processing equipment, conveyors, elevators, mixers, pellet mills, packaging equipment, or feed mill machinery
• You have a basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, with the ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and preventive maintenance instructions.
• Ability to accurately document maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs including basic computer skills for maintenance tracking and time reporting systems.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space awareness, and machine guarding is preferred.
• Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks, including lifting, climbing ladders, working at heights, and working in dusty or noisy environments.
• You have a valid class 5 driving license, with a willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends for shutdowns and participating in the on-call rotation.
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

Wetaskiwin Co-op and Country Junction Feeds is proud to offer a comprehensive group benefits package; employer matched contributed pension plan and an employee family assistance program. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Closing Date: Posting will remain open until position is filled.

Please submit resume and cover letter indicating position of interest to:
Phone: 780-361-6171 Fax: 780-352-0297 Email: hradvisor@wetaskiwincoop.com