Day Shift Maintenance Technician – Industrial Facility

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

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.