Maintenance Mechanic I - Grave (Purple)

Maintenance Mechanic I - Grave (Purple)

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic I

Department: Maintenance

Location: On-site

Shift: Rotating, 12 hour Grave Shift (Purple), 6:00 pm - 6:30 am including some weekends

Wage: Starts at a base of $27.31/Hr. with a $2.00/Hr. shift differential

Company Overview: At Bob's Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone.

Position Overview: The Maintenance Mechanic I ensures all machines and equipment run smoothly by repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, and manufacturer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs to all milling and packaging equipment.
• Uses all types of maintenance tools and equipment, including welders, grinders, air tools, hand tools, and power tools.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Fabricates replacement and newly designed parts for various pieces of equipment.
• Initiates requests for parts and equipment in coordination with the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Assists with installing special functional and structural parts for equipment operation.
• Assembles and disassembles equipment for repair, changeovers, and cleanouts.
• Performs size changeover adjustments to case packers and other equipment.
• Documents repairs in applicable reports, forms, and logs.
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner.
• Complies with Bob's Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to weld and braze metals and materials.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools and machinery setup.
• Possesses effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Understands tools and principles involved in mechanical production settings.
• Ability to incorporate feedback from staff and other stakeholders in troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate operational and safety information in English.
• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination.
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present.

Benefits

We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Childcare Discounts
• And MORE!

About Bob's Red Mill

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods produces more than 400 products, including a full line of certified gluten free products and an extensive line of certified organic products. With a wide variety of whole grain products, from flours and hot cereals to baking mixes and grains, employee-owned since 2010 Bob's Red Mill has "whole grain foods for every meal of the day." Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.