Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

Pacific Coast Producers • Lodi, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers is hiring an experienced Maintenance Mechanic for its Distribution Center in Lodi, California. The on-site position is full-time on the night shift, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., for 40 hours per week. Occasional weekend and overtime hours are required as needed, and the role is represented by a seniority-based Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The mechanic works with other Mechanics and maintenance professionals to support production and facility needs. Duties include preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, diagnosing mechanical problems, identifying failure causes, and restoring equipment. The position also contributes to safety and food-safety compliance and identifies opportunities to improve maintenance procedures and operational efficiency.

The Distribution Center is a 1.5-million-square-foot packaging, labeling, and distribution facility with approximately 400 employees. It labels, cases, and ships about 50 million cases each year. Pacific Coast Producers is a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative founded in 1971, with more than 165 family-farmer owners and more than 3,000 employees across its operations.

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, motion control, 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 work closely with Mechanics and other 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 functionality.
• 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, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan for eligible employees.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement, per the CBA contract.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Reliable year-round work.

What This Job Offers

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