Electrical Maintenance Mechanic

We want to hire people who care about what they do. At C&S , a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, we are proud to produce the highest quality wildlife specialty food and feeding accessory products available for the U.S. Wild Bird Feeding market. Quality is a big deal and we can't build a quality product without employees who work safely, show up every day and are committed to building a quality product. If that's who you are, then we want you on our team. Not only do we have great pay and work environment, but we also offer a wonderful benefit package to our employees. We have medical, dental, vision insurance and a 401k with match. We offer vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. You will also receive, at no cost to you, basic life insurance and disability coverage. Pet Segment is searching for a Maintenance Mechanic in our Fort Dodge, IA facility. This position requires you to make sure all equipment is safe and efficient to run. Location: 1528 Cardinal Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Pay: $25 - $35/hour - depending on years of experience and education Shift: Monday - Friday 4:00am - 2:00pm KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for PM maintenance and repair of all production equipment. Responsible for startup and shutdown of all equipment. Responsible for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, plumbing, and welding as needed. Must have the ability to record and document all work in CMMS software and Red Zone program. Use required PPE and LOTO Procedures As a food safety qualified individual to work in an animal food plant, you will be trained to comply with all FDA regulations for GMP's and job specific responsibilities to mitigate the risk of all known or reasonably foreseeable food safety hazards. QUALIFICATIONS The right candidate will consider themselves an expert in the following: Conduit installation and bending Power distribution Pneumatic control circuits Controls Communication 2 years experience in electrical. Experience with forklift, scissor lift, voltage meters, and hand power tools preferred. Must be able to occasionally lift, and/or move 10lb up to 50lbs. Must be able to regularly stand, walk, handle or feel with hands and arms, kneel, crouch, talk or hear. WORKING CONDITIONS ALLERGENS: The employee is regularly exposed to the following food allergens; dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, soy, fish, wheat, and eggs BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Free Life and Disability Insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution Paid vacation, holidays and sick time Employee Assistance Program Access to thousands of free online courses Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) Referral Program with cash bonus Access to on-demand pay Paid parental leave Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr