Maintenance Technician -2nd Shift

Rich Products Corporation•Motley, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose Statement Preform repairs and preventative maintenance in and around the plant and plant grounds. Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to communicate well with all levels of management and employees.
Ability to prioritize projects and daily assignments, follow and reports results of PM schedules and repair schedules as assigned.
Ability to recognize the operating mechanisms of various fish processing/packaging machines at the plant.
Ability to initiate new and routine procedures by encouraging teamwork and cooperation without being attended.
Possesses or willing to obtain a boiler operator’s license.
Flexible to attend training recommended by plant management, could include basic electrical, refrigeration systems, specialized equipment such as the packaging machines and processing.
Good verbal & written communication skills.
Experience working in manufacturing or food processing environments is a plus.
Excellent ability to work well independently or in a team atmosphere.
Must be self-directed and be able to work without supervision.
Must have ability to use primary math skills.
Must have the ability to work flexible hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the operations on the processing lines are running safely, smoothly and properly.
Responsible for the repair of building, equipment, and grounds.
Aid with refrigeration/freezer repair.
General plant and office maintenance.
Request parts and supplies when needed.
Daily communication with Maintenance team and plant supervisors to ensure proper information and repairs are communicated.
Work within our Food Safety, Sanitation, and Quality and HACCP plan policies of preforming maintenance work on food equipment.
Daily grounds keeping, lawn, and snow removal, general clean up.
Boiler maintenance and upkeep.
Painting plant and office areas.
Work within our facility and utilize Maintenance plan for controls of repairs to be made during production times.
Be flexible and assist in other areas of the company when requested.