Maintenance Technician - Berkeley Culinary

Whitsons Culinary Group • Berkeley, IL

2h • $27

About The Position

Precision, Performance, and Passion — We’re Hiring a Food Production Maintenance
Technician!

Do you thrive on solving technical challenges and ensuring everything runs like
a well-oiled machine? If you’re passionate about food safety, equipment
reliability, and high standards, this is your chance to join a dynamic culinary
production environment where your skills keep everything moving.

At Whitsons Culinary Group, we believe great food starts with great people and
precise execution. As a key member of our production team, your technical
knowledge and attention to detail ensure the quality and safety of the meals we
deliver. Join us in creating food that’s always safe, always consistent, and
always made with care.

This position has direct responsibility to ensure that all work activities under
its span of control are performed with attention to the highest standards of
food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements
and a focus on continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Strong experience with electrical/electronic maintenance in a production setting (food industry preferred)
• Proficiency with PLCs, sensors, control panels, and food manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of HACCP, sanitation, and food safety protocols
• A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment
• Ability to fabricate, analyze, and implement electrical test procedures and circuit board interfaces
• Excellent communication skills — both verbal and written
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary
• Minimum 2 years facility maintenance experience
• Ability to use electrical test equipment
• Strong communication skills—must have sufficient computer skills and be comfortable operating computer to properly navigate company computer programs to perform tasks.
• Ability to speak, read and write English to understand and perform job assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience or certifications are a plus
• Always present an optimistic and professional image.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain advanced food production equipment and machinery
• Work with PLCs, servo motors, sensors, pneumatic actuators, and other control systems
• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on conveyance systems, packaging lines, and culinary equipment
• Ensure that every system operates within food safety, sanitation, and quality compliance standards
• Keep accurate maintenance records and equipment logs
• Collaborate with internal teams to support continuous process improvement
• Monitor, test, and fine-tune electrical and electronic components — from prototype fabrication to field diagnostics
• Support facility operations while maintaining OSHA safety compliance and sanitation standards

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay + full benefits
• Paid time off and 401(k) with company match
• A collaborative team that values your expertise
• Growth opportunities in food manufacturing, engineering, and quality
• Clean, organized facility with top-tier tools and tech
• Mission-driven work with purpose — ensuring every meal is safely made and perfectly prepared

What This Job Offers

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