3rd Shift Packing Room Mechanic for Wise Foods

wisesnacks; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise Foods Inc. is seeking a 2nd Class Packing Room Mechanic to perform maintenance on packaging room equipment. The role requires basic mechanical principles, electrical circuit knowledge and welding skills, with additional duties including lifting, confined-space work and operating lifts.

The candidate should be able to read electrical drawings, use hand and power tools, and adhere to GMP and safety standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of mechanical principles and electrical circuits.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs and work in confined spaces.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools and with machine shop equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with safety rules and GMP standards.
• Welding knowledge: ARC, TIG and MIG.

Responsibilities

• Repairing, rebuilding and maintaining packaging room equipment.
• Operate lift trucks and platform lifts.
• Follow GMP standards and safety procedures.
• Work under supervision of a higher grade mechanic or shift supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical basics

Electrical basics

Welding basics

Lubrication

Measuring tools

Power tools

Machine shop tools

Safety awareness

Lift operation

Job description

Wise Foods 2nd Class Packing Room Maintenance Mechanic must have a basic knowledge of mechanical principles, electrical circuits and also have potential trade or craft ability.

This position also requires the following minimal qualifications:

Physical- Required lifting in excess of 50 lbs, bending, stooping, performing work in confined spaces, climbing ladders and working from lifts.

Mechanical- Basic knowledge and skill in the use of the following:

• Basic Mechanics hand tools- Wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Power tools- Hand drills, portable saws, grinders, cutoff tools, etc.
• Machine shop equipment- Lathes, milling machine, grinders, drill presses, band saws, hydraulic shear and press break.
• Lubrication- Use and maintenance of oil and grease levels on equipment.
• Measuring equipment- Tape measure, dial calipers and scales

Electrical- Basic knowledge and the skills of the following:

• Troubleshooting AC and DC electrical circuits
• Must be able to read and follow electrical drawings.
• Use of the applicable tools and equipment required to make repairs.

Welding- Basic knowledge and skill in the following: Fabrication- Basic knowledge of the principles involved in material design

• ARC, TIG and MIG
• Acetylene torch cutting

Safety- Knowledge of fire prevention practices, procedures and equipment.

• Demonstrate knowledge of safety rules, regulations and practices with regard to personal safety and the safety of others in the immediate work area. Installation and removal of equipment. Operate company vehicles.
• Operate lift trucks, platform lifts and articulating boom lift
• Repairing, rebuilding and maintaining packaging room equipment.
• The 2nd Class Packing Room Mechanic will work under the supervision of a higher grade mechanic or the shift supervisor and the duties required will consist of the following:

GMP- Work and comply with the company GMP standards.

About Wise:

Wise Foods Inc. ("Wise" or "the Company") is a leading producer of salty snacks with a long heritage. Founded in 1921, Wise is a brand of tradition and authenticity that consumers have come to know and trust over the last 100 years. Since our inception, our iconic brand has symbolized great tasting snacks for many generations of consumers including potato chips; cheese flavored baked and fried corn snacks, tortilla chips, pretzels, popcorn, corn chips, onion rings and other assorted snacks. We market our products under some of the most recognizable brand names in the salty snack industry, including Wise, Cheez Doodles, New York Deli and Bravos. We also produce private label products for a number of retailers. Products are distributed using a direct-store-door ("DSD") delivery and merchandising system and sold in major grocery retailers, neighborhood markets and urban bodegas, as well as established retailers in the mass, convenience store, drug, food service and club channels. Wise Foods is fully owned by Arca Continental, the second largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and one of the largest in the world. We invite you to explore growing your career with Wise!