Maintenance Technician I, 2nd Shift (D1155)

Wellness Pet • Decatur, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to help the next generation of pet parents fulfill a shared life of wellbeing with their pets through a foundation of proven nutrition. We are committed to crafting high-quality pet food, dental chews, treats, and topper recipes that are made with the perfect balance of high-quality natural ingredients paired with the latest scientific research and technologies. As a community of people working together, Wellies are positively obsessed with how to deliver proven health outcomes that pet parents can see and pets can taste. Wellies bring their best to work every day, come ready to collaborate, embrace the hard things, and own their outcomes. The Maintenance Technician I will be responsible for the set-up, repairs and preventive maintenance of all production and fill/finish equipment, as well as, building and grounds repair and upkeep. This position will also performance maintenance and repairs on boiler equipment.

Requirements

• Boiler maintenance and repair
• Basic mechanical competency skills- knowledge of tools and their use and a general understanding of how things work mechanically.
• Basic electrical competency skills- general understanding of how electricity works.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in an environment which includes frequent exposure to elements such as odor, noise, heat, cold, dust and chemicals.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Must be familiar with use of hand tools.
• Good verbal and mathematical capability at a high school level.
• Ability to read and understand process operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute the CMMS preventive maintenance program of all equipment associated with the production and facility areas.
• Maintain, organize, and replenish strategic inventory of spare parts.
• Recommend and implement changes to work policies and equipment procedures.
• Perform, recommend, and establish cost effective PM procedures to maintain and improve equipment/system functionality.
• Help develop and review PMs and SOPs.
• Support more senior Maintenance Technicians in larger equipment repairs.
• Perform routine greasing and lubrication maintenance on equipment.
• Perform equipment maintenance, grounds work and facility support.
• Perform preventive maintenance, grounds work, and facility support.
• Properly document all work in CMMS system.
• Assist more senior Maintenance Technicians and outside support contractors.
• Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards.
• Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies.
• Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries.
• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards.
• Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
• Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined.
• Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies
• Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

Benefits

• We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. We treat every Wellie to a best-in-class benefits package, a warm and welcoming environment, and a place where you can learn and grow professionally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED