Maintenance Technician (Night Shift, $36.00 Starting Hourly Pay (Shift Premium Included))

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

This is a full-time night-shift position on a consistent rotating schedule of 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. Night shift includes a $3 shift premium; Level 2 base pay starts at $33.00 per hour, with a $1 weekend premium and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Eligible benefits begin on the first day of hire. The Maintenance Technician assists with planned and unplanned maintenance of production, packaging, and processing equipment, and must be available for emergency repairs during breakdowns. The role supports preventative maintenance and manufacturing line systems, completes work orders and documentation, communicates production-related concerns, and helps manage parts and supplies. The position uses hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment. Work involves dairy and nut products and other related ingredients and allergens, and requires adherence to food manufacturing, sanitation, and safety practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Understanding of preventative maintenance programs required.
Mechanic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical knowledge required.
First Responder training and certification required.
Electric Lift certification as appropriate.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, percentages, rates, ratios, and algebraic calculations.
Basic computer skills, including entering and retrieving computerized information and completing forms or checklists.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with people at all organizational levels.
Professional manner and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.
Ability to work with dairy and nut products, other related ingredients, and allergens.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Technical School degree in Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science, or Food Processing.
At least one year of relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Complete planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, and processing machinery and mechanical equipment.
Be available to perform emergency repairs during equipment breakdowns.
Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
Assist with preventative maintenance, including computerized maintenance check-ups and reading SPC charts and data.
Help ensure proper function of manufacturing support systems, including line and lubricant delivery, chemical and ingredient delivery, process systems, CIP systems, and operational support.
Complete work orders accurately and promptly while maintaining high quality standards.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
Complete required paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Help maintain parts and supplies inventory by checking out parts, assigning them to work orders, and reporting low supplies to the Supervisor.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, including the maintenance shop, and follow the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
Stop observed unsafe acts, follow facility safety rules and procedures, correct or report safety hazards, and support safety policies and programs.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus.
8% 401(k) match, with an additional employer contribution toward retirement through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
Up to $5,000 annually for childcare costs, including monthly contributions toward independent babysitter expenses.
Wellness Incentive and an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Development opportunities relevant to the role, career goals, and company.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting on day one.
Partners Helping Partners support program.