2nd Shift* Maintenance Technician

Sandridge Crafted Foods; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandridge Food Corporation in Morton, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot and maintain production and facility equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and reliability to support site goals.

You will perform preventive maintenance on ovens, conveyors, refrigeration equipment, and related systems; document inspections; troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues; and ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Craft apprenticeship or equivalent number of years of maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Sandridge food safety and food quality programs.
• Preventive maintenance and service of all equipment in oven rooms, warehouse and production floors including roll stock, multi-vac, grinder, slicer, conveyor scale, stein tenderizer, etc.
• Document all routine inspections and maintenance.
• Identify electrical and machinery problems as they arise and repair promptly.
• Lubricate refrigeration motors, change filters, oil motors and shaft bearings, and change oil in vacuum pumps.
• Service and maintain facility and grounds (painting, snow removal).
• Follow lock out/tag out safety requirements and work safely with production equipment.
• Follow Sandridge-Morton Core Values and be a team player.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

HVAC

Electrical schematics

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Craft apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Sandridge Food Corporation is built on a foundation of innovation, quality and commitment to the customer. We provide services and fresh food solutions for the foodservice and retail industries. A leader in the North American refrigerated foods industry for more than 50 years, Sandridge specializes in fresh refrigerated deli salads, sides, soups, sauces and specialty dishes. Our fresh, never frozen, products are created by culinary experts and designed to please the taste enthusiast.

Position Purpose:

The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Key Specific Responsibilities:

• Comply with Sandridge food safety and food quality programs.
• Preventive maintenance and service of all equipment in oven rooms, warehouse and production floors to include roll stock, multi-vac, grinder, slicer, conveyor scale, stein tenderizer, etc. This includes checking/changing filters on heating and cooling as needed.
• Document all routine inspections and maintenance.
• Identify electrical and machinery problems as they arise and repair each promptly.
• Lubricate all refrigeration motors and change filters, oil motors and shaft bearings, and change oil in vacuum pumps.
• Service and maintain company facility and grounds (i.e. painting, snow removal).
• Work safely with production equipment and understand lock out / tag out safety requirements.
• Work safely with sharp, pointed electrical, etc. objects.
• Follow all Sandridge-Morton Core Values and be a team player
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for Position (Experience, Education and Licensure):

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong HVAC, mechanical and industrial skills.
• Physical ability to bend, crouch and lift objects throughout the day.
• Be physically capable of lifting, pushing, pulling 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow appropriate chain of command
• Good communications skills
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical schematics and diagrams to support troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

We offer the opportunity to develop and grow your career, and are committed to promotion from within. Sandridge is an equal opportunity at will employer. It is the policy of the Sandridge Food Corporation to ensure equal employment to all applicable federal regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military status or veteran status is illegal.