Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Second Nature Brands is on a mission to grow from $500M to $1B over the next 2 years through an aggressive combination of M&A and organic growth. Sahale Snacks is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Technician. The ideal candidates are self-starters and adaptable to new scenarios.

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production equipment in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring quality standards and schedule adherence are maintained. Maintenance Technicians work in a variety of areas such as packaging, roasting, and sanitation, while standing/walking for long periods of time. This position also requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds (with assistance), complete plant work orders and routine preventative maintenance documentation (Redzone, CMMS), and take initiative to ensure work is done correctly.

Company Perks & Benefits:

• Pay range $32.00 to $38.00 per hour depending on experience.
• Plus additional $2.00/hour night shift premium!
• Monday - Thursday 4-10 schedule!
• Incredible work / life balance.
• Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off annually to start! (Prorated the first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance Benefits!
• 401(k) with Employer match!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Supports production by repairing operational/equipment issues as they occur.
• Train personnel on repairs they have the ability to perform themselves if the issue occurs again.
• Complete corrective work orders and items listed on defect list.
• Complete preventive maintenance (PM) work orders.
• Keep maintenance spaces (shop) and parts/equipment clean and organized.
• Maintain store room inventory (INV), and ordering parts as needed.
• Complete work orders and Preventive Maintenance (PM) documentation (Redzone, CMMS).
• Maintain equipment bill of material (BOM) as assigned.
• Performs housekeeping and cleaning duties, according to Company SSOP's.
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner, adhering to Company work rules.
• Follow Company's Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) at all times.
• Meets Company's expectations of its' Basic Beliefs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Highschool Diploma or Equivalence
• Previous automated manufacturing or distribution environment experience.
• Prior experience working in a food manufacturing facility; preferred but not required.
• General industrial maintenance experience in mechanical and electrical.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and machine operation.
• Working knowledge of PLC Logic and use in manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in safety procedures, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Ability to work safely around food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, dairy, soy, and sesame.
• Ability to work with and around cleaning chemicals and perform sanitation duties.
• Ability to work safely around/with automated and semi-automated machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, good manufacturing processes (GMP's) and general instructions.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Must be a self-starter, able to handle a busy work load, and be productive working alone.
• Ability to work as part of a team, successfully communicating and cooperating with others.
• Reliable and dependable, including good attendance patterns and ability to comply with attendance policy.
• Basic computer skills and aptitude to work with computers.
• Basic math skills.
• Journeyman Millwright license or trade certificate; preferred but not required.
• HACCP certification and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) familiarity; preferred but not required.
• Welding and metal fabrication knowledge and ability preferred (MIG, TIG, plasma cutting, lathe work); preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English is required to understand CGMPS (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and accurate completion of maintenance and production documentation related to food safety and traceability, for compliance to food safety laws and regulations governed by US agencies (FDA, USDA/FSIS).

Physical Requirements

• Stand, bend, reach, kneel, for extended periods frequently.
• Standing for 8 - 10 hours.
• Walk up and down stairs frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, routinely.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, occasionally.
• Able and willing to work at heights up to 50 feet.
• Wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) provided by the company.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, you will work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be high and employees may be required to wear personal protective equipment. This is an indoor food manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to food production areas, cleaning chemicals, and varying temperatures (both hot and cold).
• This position is based out of the Sahale Snacks facility in Tukwila, WA.

Additional Notes

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Regular working hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00pm - 6:30am, with weekday or weekend overtime as needed. The starting rate is $32 per hour, additional compensation based on relevant work experience.

This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, employee discounts, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match!