2nd Shift Maintenance Tech
About The Position
Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are a staple in households across the country? Kraft Heinz Kendallville is excited to help you start your career today! Plant Overview: Non-union plant employing 280 employees across 3 shifts. Purchased in 1934 from Breyer's Ice Cream and began producing caramel in 1935. Began producing Marshmallows and Marshmallow Crème in 1961 and Marbits (think dehydrated marshmallows found in cereal) in 1979. Kendallville is the sole producer of all our product lines. Community Overview: Kendallville is located about 30 minutes north of Fort Wayne and offers a small-town community.
Requirements
- Maintenance training/degree and experience in manufacturing maintenance.
- Self-motivated and strong drive for results.
- Use simple mathematics.
- Lift 50 pounds.
- Able to climb a ladder.
- Able to work in areas that contain dust and starch particles.
- Able to work in hot and humid conditions.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment as needed associated with the building, production, and utilities.
- Coordinate with production to address any corrective maintenance required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality.
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections on all production, building, and utilities equipment as assigned.
- Participate in the development of documented preventive maintenance plan.
- Recommend and implement continuous improvement on equipment and system design.
- Analyze equipment failures and recommend/implement corrective actions.
- Communicate with maintenance personnel on other shifts, as necessary, to ensure coordination of maintenance efforts on assigned equipment.
- Work cross functionally as a member of the operations team.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.
Benefits
- Opportunities to advance into Electrical, HVAC, and Leadership roles to increase pay further.
- Annual Wage Increase Program
- Annual Bonus Program
- 12 Paid Holidays per Year
- Paid vacation - up to 2 weeks in your first year
- Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Additional perks: Paid Parental Leave, Discounted YMCA Membership, Product Purchase Program, Employee Assistance Program
- Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs.
- Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
- We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
- Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
- Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
