1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Pete & Gerry's; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid volunteer time

9 paid holidays

401(k) with 4% employer match

Disability and life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Maternity and paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Footwear reimbursement

Eggs for onsite staff

Breakfast or lunch events

Team mission: Healthy Hens, HealthyEgg

Job summary

Pete & Gerry's is seeking a Maintenance Technician to serve as the primary hands-on caretaker of our facility and systems. You will perform installation, troubleshooting, and scheduled maintenance for equipment, machinery, and building infrastructure to ensure quality production and safety.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and familiarity with SQF and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industrial equipment experience preferred but not required.
• Food processing experience preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of electricity and electrical wiring.
• Ability to obtain Fork Truck certification.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of SQF and GMPs preferred but not required.
• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and electro-mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 20/20 vision, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.
• Vocational or technical degree/certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment and facilities.
• Routine inspections of machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair down production and building equipment.
• Ensure constant adherence with all company, state, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and organization of all work areas.
• Ensure strict adherence with SQF (Safe Quality Food) code and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines and standards.
• Maintain facility to state and OSHA standards.
• Immediately report all incidents or potential noncompliance regarding quality assurance or food safety to the Quality Assurance Manager or appropriate department supervisor/manager.

Skills

Forklift certification

Electrical basics

Hand & power tools

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical degree/certificate

Job description

Description

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Heathy Planet:

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

Healthy Together

At Pete & Gerry's, we believe that when we care for each other, we all thrive. Across our farms, offices, and communities, we act as one flock - united by respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what's right. We create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, because our success depends on the wellbeing of the people who make our mission possible.

The Role at a Glance:

The Maintenance Technician is the primary, hands-on caretaker of the building and its systems. This role is responsible for performing installation, troubleshooting, maintenance repairs, and scheduled preventative maintenance for the facility, including equipment, machinery, and building infrastructure.

How You’ll Create Greater Impact:

In this role, you’ll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You’ll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.

• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment and facilities
• Routine inspections of machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair down production and building equipment
• Ensure constant adherence with all company, state, and OSHA safety policies and procedures
• Maintain proper housekeeping and organization of all work areas
• Ensure strict adherence with SQF (Safe Quality Food) code and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines and standards
• Maintain facility to state and OSHA standards
• Immediately report all incidents or potential noncompliance regarding quality assurance or food safety to the Quality Assurance Manager or appropriate department supervisor/manager

What You’ll Bring to the Flock:

We are one team - united by respect and a shared commitment to doing what's right. What we do every day connects to something bigger.

You’ll bring your experience, perspective, and pride in your work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse viewpoints - because they make our flock stronger.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Industrial equipment experience preferred but not required
• Food processing experience preferred but not required
• Basic understanding of electricity and electrical wiring
• Ability to obtain Fork Truck certification
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Knowledge of SQF and GMPs preferred but not required
• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and electro-mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• 20/20 vision, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing
• Comfortable using hands and arms for reaching and repetitive motions
• Vocational or technical degree/certificate preferred

Work Schedule & Hours:

• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday
• Shifts up to 8 - 12 hours per day, based on operational needs
• Start and end times may vary due to truck arrivals, order fulfillment, machine downtime, or production changes
• Flexibility required to adjust schedule as needed

Tending to our Flock:

We care for our people the same way we care for our hens - with attention, respect, and balance. Our benefits are designed to support real life and whole wellbeing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid volunteer time
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Disability and life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
• Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.
• A team grounded in a shared mission: Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pete & Gerry's Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a community built on respect and shared purpose. Every person belongs here - because our strength comes from the diversity of people and perspectives that make us who we are.

We are an E-Verify employer. After accepting an offer, we will use E-Verify to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States by comparing information from your Form I-9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.