Maintenance Technician I - Food Production Manufacturing Apply
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Position Summary/Objective of job:
The Maintenance Technician 1 plays an important role in our production facility because it helps to ensure all equipment is operating in a safe and efficient manner with minimal downtime. This position is responsible for basic maintenance and repair activities across the entire facility. Additionally, this person will be committed to all food safety, quality, housekeeping, and Team Member safety practices.
Essential Functions:
Facility and Equipment Maintenance
Assist with machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance service.
Assist with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs when capable.
Assist with a variety of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry functions.
Assist with regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
Assist with scheduled maintenance as well as emergency/unscheduled repairs of production or facilities equipment as required.
Assist with proper inspection of machines and equipment to ensure product quality.
Ensures all work areas are organized and orderly.
Maintain accurate records of projects and tasks with concise reporting as requested.
Assist with installation of new equipment.
Material Management
Helps maintain inventory of materials and supplies.
Assist in receiving and organizing all incoming maintenance goods and materials.
Conducts periodic counts of maintenance materials and supplies for business accounting purposes.
Ensures complete, accurate, and timely completion of needed transactions.
Safety and Quality
Maintains a safe/injury free work environment.
Follow safety policies to ensure a safe working environment. Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
Ensures GMP compliance and safety procedures are followed.
Communication/Responsiveness
Develops strong working relationships across departments.
Leads by positive example in all communications and actions.
Takes accountability for their performance and works to resolve all issues.
Is prompt with correspondence and communication.
Escalates issues with a proactive approach to solve problems.
Creates, communicates well thought out plans and follows up on execution.
Additional Responsibilities:
Assists other departments, as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
At least 1 year of prior maintenance experience.
Completion of a craft apprenticeship or AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus.
Language skills: Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Math skills: Ability to work with percentages and fractions. Ability to convert units of measure
Knowledge and Critical Skills:
Self-directed with organizational skills; ability to prioritize, work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Able to work independently.
Knowledge of repair and maintenance methods, techniques, and documentation.
High integrity and ethical.
Able to adapt to a constantly changing environment with flexibility to work extended hours.
Perform a variety of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry functions.
Use a variety of hand and power tools during performance of duties.
Physical Demands:
Walking 25%
Standing 25%
Lifting 10%, 10 to 50lbs frequently and 50+lbs occasionally
Climbing 10%
Pulling 5%
Pushing 5%
Bending 15%
Sitting 5%
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a warehouse or production/kitchen environment with limited climate control.
The Team Member may be exposed to extreme temperatures (coolers, freezers).
The Team Member will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The noise level is usually moderate but can vary.
Benefits & Perks
Everyday Pay!
Flexible hours to ensure a healthy work-life balance, perfect for balancing school and other work commitments!
Enjoy 12 paid holidays a year
Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for less than $100 a month.
Get 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked! Work hard, earn time to relax and recharge it's that simple!
Benefits that extend to spouses and families
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance and pup cups for our furry friends
Mental health and wellness support
Investment in our team's growth and stability
Wage Transparency
We are actively embracing pay transparency by disclosing the hiring wage for this role as $22.02-23.50, highlighting its full earning potential within the broader range of $22.02-26.92.
Salt and Straw Values
Create The Unbelievable
Show Up Generously
Act With Thoughtful Curiosity
Share Human Kindness
Make It Count
Equal Opportunity
Salt & Straw offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, please contact our HR team at ta@saltandstraw.com.
Salt & Straw is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We will consider all people - BIPOC, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. Salt & Straw will consider giving opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal histories when it aligns with federal, state and local statutes.
Salt & Straw participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
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