2nd Shift Food Plant Maintenance Tech

CJ Schwan’s; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Up to 2 weeks PTO in first year

7 paid holidays + 2 personal days

Health plans

Vision plans

401k with up to 4% company match

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is hiring a maintenance technician for our ice cream plant in Minnesota. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, mixers, ovens, and packaging lines to keep production running smoothly.

Adherence to food safety rules and timely emergency repairs are essential. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with 0–2 years of related experience; a two-year maintenance trade degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 0–2 years related maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety documents and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to complete work orders and document in a computer system.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment (conveyors, mixers, ovens, packaging).
• Follow food safety rules and use proper cleaning procedures and materials.
• Handle emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Manage spare parts and tools inventory for timely repairs.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area following OSHA regulations.

Skills

Reading safety documents

Interpreting maintenance instructions

Completing work orders

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in maintenance trade (preferred)

Job description

CJ Schwan’s is hiring a maintenance technician for our ice cream plant in Minnesota. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, mixers, ovens, and packaging lines to keep production running smoothly.

Adherence to food safety rules and timely emergency repairs are essential. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with 0–2 years of related experience; a two-year maintenance trade degree is a plus.