Maintenance Technician (Night Shift, $34.50 Starting Hourly Pay (Shift Premium Included))

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 6:00 pm - 6:00 am rotating schedule. Night shift has a $3 shift premium! Level 2 base pay starts at $31.50 an hour excluding the $3 night shift premium. Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Associate’s or Technical School Degree in Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science or Food Processing preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
Understanding of preventative maintenance programs required.
Mechanic, pneumatic, hydraulic and basic electrical knowledge required.
First Responder training and certification.
Electric Lift certification as appropriate.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
Basic math plus fractions, decimals, percentages, rates, ratios and algebraic calculations.
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Technical School Degree in Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science or Food Processing preferred.
Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, and processing equipment.
Be readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
Accurately read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Assist in performing preventative maintenance (i.e. conducting computerized preventative maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data) as needed.
Assist in ensuring proper function of the line manufacturing support systems (line/lube delivery, chemical deliver, ingredient delivery, process systems, CIP systems, operational support.)
Accurately complete work orders in a timely manner to maintain high quality standards.
Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees; notifying them of problems and/or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
Complete all paperwork in a clear, legible and accurate format, including all required information and documenting in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by checking parts out of inventory and assigning them to the proper work order; report low supply levels to Supervisor.
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, including maintenance shop.
Adhere to Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

$1,000 sign on bonus
$3 night shift and $1 weekend premium
Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire
8% 401K match
Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.