Planner Maintenance

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream•Bakersfield, CA

20d•$58,240 - $62,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner Maintenance role supports the planning, writing, and implementation of preventive, predictive, and planned maintenance tasks and procedures throughout the factory. The position observes safety regulations, ensures quality standards are met, and contributes to efficient production of finished goods. The employee monitors equipment and machinery operations, works with plant teams and maintenance personnel to identify and plan work, coordinates parts and work execution, and assists with maintenance duties as needed. The role also supports safety programs and procedures, maintains the Queris Computerized Maintenance Management System, and completes end-of-shift equipment security, paperwork, and housekeeping tasks. The position requires consistently demonstrating the company’s core values: taking ownership, doing what is right, seeking improvement, and working better together. The work environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, with regular work around others, wet or humid areas, high noise, mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment, and frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens. Some facility areas are cold and require cold-protective PPE. Work may involve standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm movements for extended periods. Employees must follow food safety and hygiene requirements, including wearing protective gear.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future; visa sponsorship and immigration support are not available.
Must follow hygiene and food safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear.
Must be able to stand for hours and perform frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive hand and arm movements.

Responsibilities

Wear required PPE and safety gear, inspect equipment for safety, and ensure safety devices are functioning properly.
Monitor equipment and machinery operations and serve as a resource to team members on preventive maintenance guidelines and unanticipated breakdowns.
Assist with planning, writing, and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and procedures.
Work with plant teams and maintenance personnel to identify and plan work in the area.
Identify and plan work, including ordering parts and planning execution, and assist with maintenance duties as required.
Observe maintenance and production employees and provide observations, instruction, and incident reports as required.
Assist with developing, maintaining, and implementing safety programs and procedures.
Ensure work is completed in a timely and satisfactory manner and ensure employee performance in completed work.
Maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Queris).
At the end of the shift, secure equipment, complete required paperwork, and perform housekeeping and cleanup as needed.