Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift) to join our team at our Distribution Center in Lodi, CA. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America. The Distribution Center is a 1.5m sq. ft. packaging, labeling and distribution facility with approximately 400 employees. The DC operation supports both retail and foodservice customers and labels, cases, and ships nationwide approximately fifty (50) million cases every year. With its advanced technology, commitment to quality control, and dedication to sustainability, our Distribution Center is a model for excellence in distribution and logistics.

Pay Rate: $36.54 per hour. This is a full-time, night shift (11pm to 7:30am), on-site role (40 hours per week), with occasional weekend and overtime hours required as needed. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and must be available for third shift.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to provide the highest level of customer service. PCP employees receive terrific benefit plans such as affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan is also provided to eligible employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Communicate effectively and work closely with other Mechanics and other maintenance professionals to align maintenance and repair efforts with production goals or facility-specific needs.
• Perform and oversee routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical issues, identify root causes of failures, and implement effective solutions to restore functionality quickly and efficiently
• Help to ensure adherence to safety protocols and follow applicable standards.
• Learn to identify opportunities to enhance maintenance procedures, recommend upgrades or adjustments to equipment, and contribute to overall operational efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Available to work night shift (11pm to 7:30am) and weekends as needed
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Significant (5+ years) relevant industrial experience.
• Committed to safety and food safety, including use of appropriate PPE.
• Must possess and use personal hand tools.
• Basic fabrication capabilities, and fundamental hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, and plumbing knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, motion control systems, and HVAC systems. Must possess at least basic computer knowledge.
• Certified ability to operate/drive a forklift (a.k.a. industrial lift truck).
• Ability to create and review machine drawings and schematics.

Why Join PCP?

Become part of a team where your work truly matters. For over 50 years, our farmer-owned company has led the industry through innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. As an employee represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), you'll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and reliably every day.

At PCP, we believe in providing more than just a job; we offer long-term stability and a benefits package you can truly count on:

• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement (per the CBA contract).
• Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Reliable year-round work with a company that has been farmer-owned for more than 50 years.

Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.