Lead Maintenance RTE 2nd

John Soules Foods; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

John Soules Foods in Gainesville, GA seeks a Lead Maintenance RTE to oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshoot production machinery, and ensure equipment reliability across the plant.

The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires 3 years of factory maintenance, lockout/tagout knowledge, and teamwork to support continuous production and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school or tech school education with 3 years factory maintenance experience.
• Ability to perform general maintenance tasks and use hand/power tools.
• Willing to work overtime, including weekends, with excellent attendance and teamwork.
• Understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on production equipment and utility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks and report defective materials or conditions.
• Assist and communicate with outside contractors and follow safety procedures.
• Support plant operations with machinery adjustments or installations.

Skills

Maintenance fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Lockout/Tagout

Education

High school or technical school

Technical school certs (mechanical/electrical/industrial)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

DSI equipment

Automated cutting equipment

Job description

Job Title: Lead Maintenance RTE

Location: Gainesville, GA

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Normal Work Schedule: The typical working hours vary depending on the schedule offered , with a 30 -minute lunch.

Overview Of Company

John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion . The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas .

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the operational needs of the facility by performing maintenance tasks and ensuring equipment reliability throughout the plant. The Maintenance Lead Tech plays a key role in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production machinery, utility systems, and the general building structure. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

High school or tech school education and 3 years of factory-related experience in a maintenance environment , A bility to perfor m general maintenance tasks directed or assigned by the supervisor . Familiar with hand tools and power tools , common in maintenance work. W illing to work overtime , including weekends as need ed, and must have excellent attendance and good communication skills , and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment . Understanding of Lockout/tagout procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment , Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Experience performing preventive maintenance procedures. Technical school certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance , Previous experience operating or maintaining DSI or similar automated cutting equipment , a strong focus and ability to work in a team-oriented environment , and the ability to learn multiple tasks . Self-motivate d, strong time management and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include performing routine and emergency maintenance on production equipment and utility systems, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, and completing preventive maintenance tasks in a timely manner . The Lead technician is expected to detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervision, maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and tools, and support plant operations with machinery adjustments or installations. This position also involves assisting and communicating with outside contractors when necessary, following all prescribed safety regulations and procedures at all times , and contributing to the achievement of production goals by minimizing equipment downtime. Additional duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs; these duties are considered marginal.

Work Environment

The DSI Maintenance Tech job take s place primarily in the production floor or maintenance shop that involves a fast-paced setting , requires flexibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities , maintain focus and work efficiently as part of the team , handling frequent ly power tools or hand tools , expo sure to cold, wet environment (40F – 45F) while performing tasks, being frequent exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and moderate noise levels , frequent moving equipment , moving traffic and dry/wet areas , wearing PPE all the time to follow the company’s Safety and Food Safety Polices. Lock out/tagout devices when needed

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to stand , walk , squat , and stop for long periods (8+ hours ) . Climbing ladders is required . Use their hands for tasks, reach with their arms, and communicate verbally. Ability to move objects up to 75 lbs. i f necessary , moderate to heavy physical effort , ability to bend, lift , and twist repeatedly . Close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus .

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Telemedicine
• Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley
• Free annual health screening
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance

John Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.

John Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.

Unsolicited Assistance : Soules Foods does not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for U.S. positions. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written request and search agreement from HR will be considered the property of Soules Foods. No fees will be paid for candidates hired through unsolicited referrals.