Technician I, Packaging

Wonderful Citrus•Delano, CA

13h•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Overview: Individual will perform preventative/predictive maintenance, repairs and improvements on industrial equipment in an automated food processing facility while keeping a high regard for employee safety, food quality and machine efficiency. Here's what you'll do: Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to safely complete work assignments Knowledge of safe and responsible operation, maintenance, and organization required for tools and equipment used in mechanical and electrical work to protect self and others in the workplace Responsible for the proper setup and safe operation of the equipment Perform all necessary start-up/shutdown procedures, cleaning, troubleshooting, and calibration on a regular basis to assure accuracy of equipment operation Perform and log uptime and downtime inspections, lubrications, and preventative maintenance work Create Work Order requests using Oracle for needed equipment repairs Execute our company and mission goals but not losing sight of employee and food safety Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform corrective work on all packaging equipment within the department Coach and mentor Machine Attendants and Operators Work closely with reliability team to identify machine’s issues or root causes and propose solutions Engagement in identifying safety and food safety hazards (for example, GMP audits, weekly Critical Behavior Observations, sanitation checks, etc.) Hand off to the next shift, a work area that you yourself would expect from the other shift Assist in the continuous improvement efforts at the facilities in Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Productivity Operate packaging machine and or act as a breaker when required Ability to work in various temperatures (e.g., warm, hot, cold, freezing) Creating / validating equipment programs for all pack SKUs Ability to listen and follow oral directions to carry out assigned tasks according to directions by management Perform other assigned duties that meet business needs Must be able to work the offseason as business requires Follow the Wonderful Citrus safety policy First Responder to all equipment downtime. Track DIN Call information Capable of acquiring basic knowledge of all packaging equipment

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Three years or more of related experience and/or training in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience
Effective English communication is a must, bilingual is preferred
Must have basic computer skills; experience using Microsoft office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, & Teams)
Employee must possess ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is preferred
To successfully support the business needs, the employee will be expected to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating/varying shifts, as well as be available for emergency call-out as needed
Stand and/or walk for up to 12-hour shift
Climb on a ladder or scaffolding to heights in excess of 10’, balance, and work above the shoulders frequently
Capable of acquiring Fall Protection Certification
Bend/stoop, kneel, crouch, and squat frequently for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

Three years or more of related experience and/or training in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience
Effective English communication is a must, bilingual is preferred
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is preferred

Responsibilities

Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to safely complete work assignments
Knowledge of safe and responsible operation, maintenance, and organization required for tools and equipment used in mechanical and electrical work to protect self and others in the workplace
Responsible for the proper setup and safe operation of the equipment
Perform all necessary start-up/shutdown procedures, cleaning, troubleshooting, and calibration on a regular basis to assure accuracy of equipment operation
Perform and log uptime and downtime inspections, lubrications, and preventative maintenance work
Create Work Order requests using Oracle for needed equipment repairs
Execute our company and mission goals but not losing sight of employee and food safety
Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform corrective work on all packaging equipment within the department
Coach and mentor Machine Attendants and Operators
Work closely with reliability team to identify machine’s issues or root causes and propose solutions
Engagement in identifying safety and food safety hazards (for example, GMP audits, weekly Critical Behavior Observations, sanitation checks, etc.)
Hand off to the next shift, a work area that you yourself would expect from the other shift
Assist in the continuous improvement efforts at the facilities in Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Productivity
Operate packaging machine and or act as a breaker when required
Ability to work in various temperatures (e.g., warm, hot, cold, freezing)
Creating / validating equipment programs for all pack SKUs
Ability to listen and follow oral directions to carry out assigned tasks according to directions by management
Perform other assigned duties that meet business needs
Must be able to work the offseason as business requires
Follow the Wonderful Citrus safety policy
First Responder to all equipment downtime
Track DIN Call information
Capable of acquiring basic knowledge of all packaging equipment

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
Wonderful Giving ( www.wonderfulgiving.com ) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

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