Controls and Electrical Technician

Schreiber Foods; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses twice per year

Two retirement plans + ESOP and stock

401(k) with company match

Day 1 benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

Lifestyle benefits (HSA)

Climate-controlled facility

No mandatory overtime

Job summary

Schreiber Foods in Shippensburg, PA is seeking a Controls and Electrical Technician to keep plant electrical and electronic systems running safely and efficiently. You’ll perform corrective, preventative, project, and emergency maintenance on plant equipment and utility systems.

You'll troubleshoot, calibrate, modify, and support PLC programming and electrical control work, while adhering to safety, GMP, and food-industry standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at an intermediate level
• Familiarity with motors, PLCs, controls, instrumentation, servos, electrical distribution, VFDs, and valves
• Two years of maintenance and/or logistical equipment experience preferred
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork in a food manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Performing corrective, preventative, project, and emergency electrical/electronic maintenance on plant equipment and utility systems
• Troubleshooting, modifying, calibrating, and checking performance on plant equipment; Supporting PLC programming and electrical control system work
• Ensuring electrical equipment and installations meet applicable requirements
• Completing assigned projects, including planning, purchasing materials, modifications, and major overhauls
• Monitoring critical equipment and assisting maintenance and production teams as needed
• Following food safety, quality, GMP, housekeeping, PPE, and OSHA requirements

Skills

Motors, PLCs & controls familiarity

Electrical/electronic maintenance

Reading and following troubleshooting

Safety-minded teamwork

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PLC programming tools

VFDs

Job description

Job Category:

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family:

Repair & Maintenance

Work Shift:

Job Description:

Starting up to $42.80/hour, with earning potential up to $50.36 at the top level!

Looking for a high-paying, technical role in a modern facility? This is your opportunity to build a long-term career with strong pay, outstanding benefits, a climate-controlled work environment, and NO mandatory overtime.

What We Offer:

• Starting Pay: Up to $42.80/hour , with earning potential up to $50.36/hour at the top level
• Climate-Controlled Facility – work comfortably year-round
• Performance bonuses twice per year based on plant/company goals
• Two retirement plans + up to 15% company contribution in stock shares — a job you can truly retire from
• 401(k) with up to 8% company match (higher than 90% of U.S. companies)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — ownership in the company
• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• $6,000+ in Lifestyle Benefits – childcare, gym memberships & HSA support
• Work-Life Balance: No mandatory overtime
  Shift: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM on alternating three- and four-day weeks with every other weekend off

What You’ll Do:

As a Controls and Electrical Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping plant electrical and electronic systems running safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include:

• Performing corrective, preventative, project, and emergency electrical/electronic maintenance on plant equipment and utility systems
• Troubleshooting, modifying, calibrating, and checking performance on plant equipmentSupporting PLC programming and electrical control system work
• Ensuring electrical equipment and installations meet applicable requirements
• Completing assigned projects, including planning, purchasing materials, modifications, and major overhauls
• Monitoring critical equipment and assisting maintenance and production teams as needed
• Following food safety, quality, GMP, housekeeping, PPE, and OSHA requirements

What You Bring:

• High school diploma/GED and/or technical schooling
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at an intermediate level
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow complex troubleshooting instructions and equipment manuals
• Familiarity with motors, PLCs, controls, instrumentation, servos, electrical distribution, VFDs, and valves
• Two years of maintenance and/or logistical equipment experience preferred
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork in a food manufacturing environment

Additional Requirements:

• Maintain strong dependability, including an absenteeism rate under 3%
• Be willing to work overtime, weekends, and other duties as assigned
• Pass power equipment certification as needed
• Pass the Ramsey Electrician Technician Test
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including walking, bending, kneeling, repetitive motion, and stair/ladder climbing
• Comfort working in a food manufacturing environment with loud sounds, occasional heights, and warehouse/external exposure

Why This Role?

This is more than a job—it’s a career path with growth, stability, and top-tier pay , all in a clean, team-focused environment where safety, technical skill, and long-term success matter.

Eligible partners will receive:

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Personal Time Off (PTO)starting on day one.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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