Maintenance Technician, MI

Maintenance TechnicianReports To: Maintenance ManagerLocation: Benton Harbor, MI Less than 20 minutes from downtown St Joe areaType: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-ExemptCOMPANY AND LOCATION SUMMARYNestled along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan, Benton Harbor offers a unique blend of affordability, opportunity, and lakeside living that's hard to beat. Just minutes from the charming waterfront community of St. Joseph (less than a 20-minute drive), residents enjoy easy access to sandy beaches, boutique shopping, and year-round festivals. The area is also within a short drive of South Haven (about 30 minutes) and under two hours from Chicago, making weekend getaways effortless.With nearby wineries, golf courses, and outdoor recreation, plus a growing local food and arts scene, Benton Harbor delivers a laid-back lifestyle with big-city access—perfect for professionals looking to grow their careers without sacrificing quality of life.Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America's families for over a century. Our family's passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.JOB PURPOSEThe Maintenance Technician's main responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting the maintenance supervisor with fabrication/installation and preventative maintenance of equipment throughout the facilities. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESFabrication of needed parts or materialsRepair machinery and facilitiesPerform preventative maintenance on equipmentInstall and test new equipmentResponsible for keeping the production machinery running with minimum downtimeResponsible for maintaining repairs to the facilitiesComplete paperwork in a timely and legible mannerFollow safety policies/procedures including wearing necessary PPEFollow attendance policy and other policiesPHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSRequired to stand, sit, walk for long periods of timeFrequent use of hands for simple firm, grasping and writingOccasional bending, stopping, reaching, and climbingOccasional Lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 poundsOccasionally using cutting utensils (I.E Knives, peeler, etc.)Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers etc.Exposure to varying temperatures of 45 degrees or lessExposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.Works overtime as requiredOther duties as requiredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEPossess verbal and written communication skillsExperience in fresh food or production environment2+ year of maintenance experienceHigh School Diploma or GED preferredMust have own transportationMust have a working knowledge of English languageBasic Mathematical abilitiesAbility to interact across departmentsCOMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS401(k)Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and morePaid Time Off (PTO)The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.