Facilities Technician - 1st Shift 7am to 3:30pm - $25.00 per hour

The Facilities Technician will play a crucial role in maintaining our facility's infrastructure to ensure smooth operations and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

*Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6PM-6AM.
*Must be flexible for overtime and weekend work.

Duties and Responsibilities ** :**

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on facility equipment and systems including HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, and production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency situations to support uninterrupted production schedules.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize disruption to production.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment manuals, and inventory.
• Adhere to health and safety and GMP guidelines and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist in the implementation of facility improvement projects and upgrades.
• Monitor energy consumption and implement energy-saving initiatives where possible.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in HVAC, electrical, or related fields preferred.
• Proven experience as a Facilities Technician, Maintenance Technician, or similar role in a food manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals and blueprints to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies as needed.
• Ability to operate a computer to support and record documentation in our computer maintenance management system.

Supervisory Responsibilities ** :**

• N/A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort ** :**

• Work involves daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness and/or poor lighting, noise, and vibration. Seasonal exposure to weather elements to include, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as working around mechanical equipment, mechanical hazards, forklifts, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, communicable diseases.
• Position requires the ability to stand; walking around office, warehouse, and plant; lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting on a daily basis. Also requires the ability to see; hear; and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.

Expectations ** :**

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance,  disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more! 

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C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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