Maintenance Technician 1st shift
Pete and Gerrys Organics LLC•Kalona, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician is the primary, hands-on caretaker of the building and its systems. This role is responsible for performing installation, troubleshooting, maintenance repairs, and scheduled preventative maintenance for the facility, including equipment, machinery, and building infrastructure. In this role, you’ll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You’ll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Basic understanding of electricity and electrical wiring
- Ability to obtain Fork Truck certification
- Experience with hand and power tools
- Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and electro-mechanical aptitude
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- 20/20 vision, with or without corrective lenses
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing
- Comfortable using hands and arms for reaching and repetitive motions
Nice To Haves
- Industrial equipment experience preferred but not required
- Food processing experience preferred but not required
- Knowledge of SQF and GMPs preferred but not required
- Vocational or technical degree/certificate preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment and facilities
- Routine inspections of machinery and equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair down production and building equipment
- Ensure constant adherence with all company, state, and OSHA safety policies and procedures
- Maintain proper housekeeping and organization of all work areas
- Ensure strict adherence with SQF (Safe Quality Food) code and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines and standards
- Maintain facility to state and OSHA standards
- Immediately report all incidents or potential noncompliance regarding quality assurance or food safety to the Quality Assurance Manager or appropriate department supervisor/manager
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid volunteer time
- 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Disability and life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
- Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
- Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
