Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

Pacific Coast Producers • Lodi, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative, is hiring an experienced Maintenance Mechanic for its Distribution Center in Lodi, California. The facility is a 1.5-million-square-foot packaging, labeling, and distribution center with approximately 400 employees, supporting retail and foodservice customers and shipping about 50 million cases annually. This is a full-time, on-site night-shift position working 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend and overtime work as needed. The role is part of a seniority-based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA), and the employee must be available for third shift. Pay is $36.54 per hour.

The Maintenance Mechanic works with other mechanics and maintenance professionals to support production and facility needs. Duties include preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, diagnosing mechanical problems, and helping restore equipment functionality. The role also supports adherence to safety and food-safety practices and contributes ideas to improve maintenance procedures and operational efficiency.

PCP offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan for eligible employees; paid time off, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement leave under the CBA; an Employee Assistance Program; and life insurance. The role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Available to work the night shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and weekends as needed.
• Reliable with excellent attendance.
• At least 5 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Commitment to safety and food safety, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Possess and use personal hand tools.
• Basic fabrication capabilities and fundamental knowledge and experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, motion control systems, and HVAC systems.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Certified ability to operate or drive a forklift (industrial lift truck).
• Ability to create and review machine drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate with other mechanics and maintenance professionals to align maintenance and repair work with production goals and facility needs.
• Perform and oversee routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical issues, identify root causes of failures, and implement solutions to restore equipment functionality efficiently.
• Help ensure adherence to safety protocols and applicable standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance procedures, recommend equipment upgrades or adjustments, and contribute to operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan for eligible employees
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Overtime opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed