Maintenance Line Technician - Night (Red)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Job Title: Maintenance Line Technician

Department: Maintenance

Location: On-site 

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

Wage: Starts at a base of $25.52/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 Line Technician supports production staff with the proper and efficient operation of all production machinery. This position requires a strong working knowledge of the mechanics and maintenance of production machinery.
Key Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures proper machine set up and line speed metrics for all production lines. 
• Ensures equipment performance and efficiency and assists maintenance personnel with equipment repairs.
• Monitors production line equipment for maximum performance and production. 
• Communicates with and trains Machine Operators on packaging equipment. 
• Assists all maintenance personnel with projects and related tasks. 
• Assembles and disassembles equipment for repair, changeovers, and cleanouts. 
• Documents repairs and adjustments in applicable reports, forms, and logs. 
• Initiates requests for parts and equipment in coordination with the Maintenance Coordinator. 
• Performs basic planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs to packaging equipment. 
• 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. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.
• This position reports to the Maintenance Foreman.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understands tools and principles involved in mechanical production settings. 
• Effective problem-solving skills. 
• Possesses effective communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• 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.

Education and Experience:

• 1 or more years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, AND
• 2 or more years of maintenance experience, AND
• High school diploma or equivalent; OR
• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks. 

Physical Demands:

• Frequently will be required to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Frequently requires the ability to climb ladders and stairways. 
• Position will require standing for up to 4 hours at a time. 
• Position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Work Environment: 

• This position will perform work within all areas of the facility and may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease and extremes and difference in temperature. 
• Employees will be exposed to common food allergens. 

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.

Benefits:

• 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!

Purpose: To inspire joy with wholesome foods. 

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination