First-Shift Maintenance Technician – Food Processing Plant

Red River Foods; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Red River Foods is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Manager with basic mechanical troubleshooting and routine repairs on processing equipment. The role focuses on pasteurizers, roasters, conveyors, and packaging lines within a climate-controlled facility.

Training in LOTO, GMP, and food safety will be provided, and occasional off-shift work may be required. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of hands-on maintenance experience, basic tools knowledge, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 1–2 years hands-on maintenance, mechanical, or trades experience.
• Basic knowledge of tools, mechanical systems, and electrical components.
• Understanding of boiler operation and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Ability to operate a scissor lift and reacher lift; forklift certification preferred.
• Willingness to be trained in lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Willingness to follow GMP, food safety, and allergen control protocols.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate safety instructions in English.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• No nut allergy due to product line.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager with low level mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on processing equipment including pasteurizers, roasters, conveyors, and packaging lines.
• Perform basic service tasks on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems under supervision.
• Follow SOPs and support preventative maintenance schedules.
• Operate a scissor lift, reacher lift, and forklift (certification provided) to support maintenance tasks.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks in warehouse and processing facility.
• Document completed maintenance tasks and report equipment issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Communicate clearly with QA, production, and other departments.
• Learn equipment operation and maintenance practices from the Maintenance Manager.
• Build collaborative relationships across teams.
• Provide occasional off shift or weekend support as maintenance needs arise.
• Support sanitation efforts during equipment disassembly/reassembly.

Skills

Tools knowledge

Mechanical systems

Electrical components

Scissor/reacher lift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Red River Foods is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Manager with basic mechanical troubleshooting and routine repairs on processing equipment. The role focuses on pasteurizers, roasters, conveyors, and packaging lines within a climate-controlled facility.

Training in LOTO, GMP, and food safety will be provided, and occasional off-shift work may be required. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of hands-on maintenance experience, basic tools knowledge, and the ability to