Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

MRS GERRYS KITCHEN LLC•Albert Lea, MN

14h•$23 - $31

About The Position

Mrs. Gerry’s was founded in 1973 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Since then, the company has expanded in every way! Mrs. Gerry’s offers 120 different products including pasta salads, coleslaws, salad kits, specialty salads, and sides, including the popular Premium Mashed Potatoes that were introduced in 2005 and, of course, the recipe that started it all – Mrs. Gerry’s Original Potato Salad. Today, Mrs. Gerry’s Salads and Mashed Potatoes are sold coast to coast. In 2020, Mrs. Gerry’s was purchased by Sequel Holdings, LLC. Sequel’s deep industry experience and strategic planning paired with Mrs. Gerry’s ongoing commitment to their employees and the community, ensure long-term value and growth for years to come. Assists in establishing and maintaining all physical aspects of equipment and facilities.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Person must have knowledge of refrigeration systems and plumbing.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a minimum of two years’ experience or education in industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

Know and follow HACCP and SQF programs.
Know and follow all Food Safety procedures.
Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Follow all Safety procedures and protocol.
Wear all required personal protective equipment. For more information see policy.
Know and follow all emergency procedures.
Communicate with others.
Basic understanding of all productive equipment.
Preventive maintenance
Diagnose mechanical problems.
Oversee mechanical systems.
Repair equipment.
Operate power tools.
Order replacement parts.
Work in all types of weather conditions.
Knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
Do routine preventative maintenance including:
Grease, lube adjust equipment as necessary.
troubleshoot and repair equipment as necessary.
order parts and maintain proper equipment logs.
Remove snow from sidewalks, steps, loading docks and roof as needed.
Salt sidewalks and parking lot.
Install new water lines, gas lines, airlines and drain lines as needed for moving old or installing new equipment.
Repair water lines, airlines, drain lines above and below ground.
Repair sinks, toilets, water softeners, water heaters, dishwasher, and furnaces.
Troubleshoot and repair forklifts, pallet jacks, scales, mixers, printers, processing equipment, etc.
Replace switches, plugs, cords, outlets, motors, circuit boards, relays, starters, contactors, etc.
Build new walls, remodel doorways, pour cement curbs and floors, repair block walls, patch floors, repair damaged walls.
Install, repair, and move pallet racking.
Operate and maintain four boilers and feed water systems.
Troubleshoot and repair as needed.
Do yearly boiler rebuild/inspection.
Repair wiring for lighting, repair/replace mud flaps, fenders, walls, load locks, air leaks, replace batteries and alternators, trouble shoot electrical on refrigeration unit.
Take apart and clean and reassemble and inspect blades weekly.
Take apart and clean weekly.
Nights, weekends, and holiday for night production problems, clean up problems, refrigeration, boiler alarms, peak alerts, interruptible gas.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Virtual Primary Care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental
Vision
Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness
Hospital
Accidental Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and dependents
Basic $25,000 Term Life Insurance policy. This is paid 100% by Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC for each permanent full-time employee.
401(K)
Competitive Wage – get rewarded for driving results
Health & Wellness – Full medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off – Including holidays and personal days
Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
Growth & Leadership Development – Training, mentorship, and personal growth opportunities
Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a company focused on sustainability, transparency, and community