Maintenance Lead

Worklane GmbH; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is seeking an experienced maintenance technician for a fast-paced Missouri production facility. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on packaging and process equipment while ensuring GMP compliance and safety.

The role supports continuous improvement initiatives and requires SAP proficiency. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of production maintenance experience, electrician/millwright credentials, and flexibility for overtime or weekend shifts as

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Electrician or Millwright dual ticket is an asset.
• 3–5 years production/line maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and wear PPE in warehouse/production areas.
• Perform complex maintenance and upgrades per safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to reduce downtime and improve CPC.
• Assist in scheduling maintenance personnel to cover production needs.
• Support electricians and mechanics with equipment issues and training.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

SAP

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrician or Millwright dual ticket

Tools

Lockout/Tagout

Job description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve, and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe boots and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
• Follows department plans and performs complex corrective and preventative maintenance requiring a thorough knowledge of mechanical theories and principles.
• Assist in ensuring all upgrades for equipment are compliant with Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Minimize down time ensuring replacement/spare parts are available through proper preventative maintenance management by adhering to manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Assist in scheduling maintenance personnel to cover production line maintenance needs.
• Contributes to measurable improvements in scheduled, unscheduled and break down maintenance related down time and the costs associated with these events to contribute to CPC (cost per case) goals for each plant and shares best practices across and within the enterprise.
• Review daily preventative maintenance (PM) sheets and assist in ensuring work is being completed.
• Review any changes made to production line and make necessary changes to work orders.
• Coordinate and address equipment failure in a timely manner, in order to minimize the downtime.
• Support Electricians and Mechanics with machine issues on the production floor.
• Assist in training of Electricians/Mechanics on production equipment and maintain Lockout/Tag out Program.
• Coordinate parts requirement with Parts Coordinator.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects, and support initiatives with technical expertise.

Required Skills:

• Thorough technical knowledge in the field of industrial maintenance, including relevant regulations, standards and codes.
• Understanding of maintenance practices.
• Objective judgment and fact-based decision-making approach.
• Initiate the escalation process when downtime exceeds plant targets and issue is unresolved.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects, and support initiatives with technical expertise.
• Proficient in SAP.

Competencies:

• Multi-Tasking Ability: Skilled at managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and efficiency.
• Proactive and Self-Motivated Problem Solver: Takes initiative to identify and resolve issues independently, making decisive choices and managing tasks effectively without supervision.
• Customer-Focused Adaptability: Prioritizes internal customer needs and adapts to the dynamic demands of the business.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication with production staff and management.
• Problem-Solving Skills – ability to troubleshoot machinery and production issues efficiently, collaborating with others to resolve complex issues, adaptability to changing circumstances and willingness to implement new procedures.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Electrician or Millwright (Dual Ticket – Electrician/Millwright an asset).
• 3-5 years production/line machine maintenance experience required.
• Line maintenance within a food and beverage production environment preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold). The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel anticipated: Rarely

Physical Requirements:

• R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)
• Physical Demand
• Stand or Sit
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs. lifted 5 lbs.)
• Carry weight, lift
• Walking
• Driving
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance

• Visual/Sensory: This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Mental Stress: There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off
• Well-being Benefits
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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