Maintenance Group Lead

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brand Arctic Gardens.

Why choose Nortera

• Competitive wages (Night shift premium)
• Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance options
• 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reimbursement program, for Wellness (Gym Memberships, etc.), Tuition, Relocation, Boots, and more
• Opportunity for overtime during peak seasons
• Please note the range of compensation listed may not include all forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the opportunity.

Your daily role

You'll invest the majority of your time in these key areas:

• Support facility management with daily operations, long-term planning, and overall maintenance productivity.
• Lead, mentor, and delegate tasks to mechanics on shift while managing and reporting on work orders and projects.
• Perform hands-on equipment installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Interpret and modify blueprints/schematics, identify parts needs, and maintain equipment reliability.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, GMP compliance, food quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your profile

• Extensive mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience with equipment installation, maintenance, repair, welding, hydraulics, and drive systems.
• Proven ability to lead and train maintenance teams while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Strong technical skills with precision tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) and forklift certification; able to interpret and apply technical manuals and schematics.
• Physically capable of medium-to-heavy work in varied and challenging environments, including standing, lifting, bending, climbing, and exposure to noise, heat, and chemicals.
• Minimum of three years’ industrial maintenance experience, with a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Comfortable working:
  
  • Off-season (December–May): Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • In-season (May–December):
    
    • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (12 days on, 2 days off rotation)
    • 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM - 6:00 AM (12 days on, 2 days off rotation)

Pay Range: $30 to $35 an hour plus shift differential in pack season.

A link to the full job description can be found here.

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

#NOR2627

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.