Maintenance Internship

CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Catallia Mexican Foods, LLC in Minnesota is seeking a Maintenance Internship Program participant to gain hands-on experience in our Maintenance Department. This paid internship offers exposure to equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with production and quality teams.

You will assist with inspections, repairs, and SOP development while supporting safe, sanitary plant operations in a food production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with equipment evaluation, installation, maintenance and repair.
• Understanding of heating and refrigeration principles.
• Ability to identify problems and react appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a preventative maintenance program to improve production efficiency.
• Regularly inspect plant facilities and equipment to support operations.
• Prepare equipment prior to and after use to ensure safe operation.
• Monitor facilities and equipment for safety and GMP compliance.
• Maintain the facility and equipment in a sanitary condition per GMP.
• Help develop SOPs for maintenance team members.
• Communicate with maintenance team across shifts for continuity.
• Follow directions from the Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Tool use & safety

Problem solving

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Catallia Mexican Foods is hiring for our Maintenance Internship Program, offering a hands-on learning experience in our Maintenance Department.

Shifts Available:

• Thursday 1st (6:00am - 2:30pm), 2nd (2:00pm -10:30pm), 3rd (10:00pm -6:30am)
• Saturday 1st (6:00am - 2:30pm)
• Sunday 1st (6:00am - 2:30pm) and 3rd (10:00pm - 6:30am)

Position Overview:

This is a hands-on position and will require that the individual be willing to assist and seek guidance in the construction, service, repair or replacement of equipment and building systems.

This individual will be responsible for contributing to a consistent, safe, and productive work environment through participation in corporate programs, and adhering to operational and personnel policies and procedures. With a focus on the success of the overall operation, the individual will work closely with the production and the quality teams to handle emergency repairs while coordinating and executing scheduled maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Contribute to an effective, predictive, and preventative maintenance program (including repair, modification, and installation of equipment) in order to improve production efficiency and ensure optimum machine time availability.
• Regularly inspect plant facilities, production support systems and equipment in order to support effective plant operation.
• Prepare (inspect, verify condition) all equipment prior to, and after, use to ensure smooth, sanitary and safe operation.
• Monitor facilities and equipment for safety (food and teammate) issues and respond appropriately.
• Maintain the facility and manufacturing equipment in a sanitary condition according to Company GMP policies and procedures in order to assure the quality of the manufactured product.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a fully operational maintenance shop by communicating needs and keeping the area neat and organized.
• Help develop SOPs for other maintenance team members and equipment operators.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance team members from other shifts to ensure clarity and continuity.
• Follow instructions as directed by the Maintenance Manager or other plant executives.

General Responsibilities

• Promote all plant safety, GMP’s and food safety policies and procedures
• Actively participate in Food Safety and Food Defense related activities
• Perform additional duties as directed.

Education & Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience in a food production or bakery environment is a big plus.

Specific Competencies

• Proficiency in equipment evaluation, installation, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge and understanding of heating and refrigeration principles.
• Ability to identify problems and react appropriately.
• Commitment to process improvement
• Proficiency with a wide range of tools and applications

General Competencies

• Ability to work alone or on teams
• Hands on individual
• Self-motivated
• Flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Integrity

Position Backup

• Absences covered by other Maintenance Technicians as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or a designate of the Maintenance Manager

Physical Requirements/Environment:

• Stand/Walking: Continuously (6-8 hours or more)
• Grasp: Continuously (6-8 hours or more)
• Pull/Push: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry: Continuously/Frequently up to 50lbs.
• Physical Environment: Continuously – work around moving machinery, working in a temperature controlled 75-degree environment.

Catallia Mexican Foods is an Equal/Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.