Maintenance Lead (Days 8am-4pm) $37.95/hr

Idahoan Foods, LLC; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 52,348 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Idahoan Foods in Idaho Falls is seeking a Maintenance Lead for the days shift (8am–4pm). You will direct daily maintenance operations, cover the Maintenance Supervisor when absent, and coordinate work with planners to keep production on schedule and safe.

Qualifications include two years of trade school or five years in maintenance, forklift and CPR/First Aid certifications, and strong communication, math, and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• This position requires two years of trade school and/or five years of maintenance experience.
• Must be able to use mechanical tools and inspect equipment.
• Ability to read PIDs, PFDs, drawings and equipment schematics.
• Must complete forklift certification and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must pursue ongoing professional development every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance area in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Coordinate schedules with Planners and Clerk to verify jobs are completed safely.
• Diagnose equipment failures and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Lead training for maintenance technicians and coordinate department training.
• Promote best practice maintenance standards and team ownership.
• Start/stop equipment and reference equipment documentation (SOPs, drawings).
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety, and safety programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Team player

Mathematical skills

Self-motivated

Language skills

Education

Trade school

CPR & First Aid certification

Tools

M3 CMMS

PIDs & drawings

Forklift certification

Job description

Maintenance Lead (Days 8am-4pm) $37.95/hr

Job Category: -Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MAINT017401

• Posted : July 14, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA

Description

Job purpose

The responsibility of the Maintenance Lead position is to direct daily operation and maintenance support for manufacturing. When the Maintenance Supervisor is absent, the Lead covers all their responsibilities. The Lead will be responsible for coordinating work streams and prioritizing activities based on plant performance and the maintenance plan. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating schedules with the Planners and Clerk verifying jobs are being completed safely and correctly, assigning work, ordering parts, and ensuring team is utilizing CMMS systems effectively.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance area in the absence of Maintenance Supervisor.
• Coordinate work activities with departments, outside contractors and vendors, and prioritizing production demands.
• Diagnose equipment failures and coordinating necessary repairs while minimizing production down time.
• Must be knowledgeable in professional maintenance, proper equipment installation, and food safety and sanitation expectation in a food plant.
• Act as a training mentor in areas of expertise. Train less experienced maintenance technicians and coordinate training activities for the department as needed.
• Demonstrate superior competency while performing oversite of routine equipment maintenance.
• Reflect a high desire and ability to lead teams in a professional manner, while promoting skill development.
• Lead efforts to identify and define best practice maintenance standards and drive team ownership of these applications.
• Start/stop all equipment and understand where to find equipment documentation if needed (SOPs, dwgs, etc).
• Properly size equipment components including (but not limited to) gearboxes, motors, sprockets, sheaves, pumps, fans, pipe flow, etc.
• Follow and promote all safety programs and requirements (Hot work policy, confined space, fall protection, proper rigging requirements, lockout/tag out) and all safety programs utilized by Idahoan Foods).
• Follow and promote all good manufacturing practices (GMPs) as defined by the Idahoan Foods company policy.
• Understand basic applications of electrical and controls safety requirements within the maintenance department.
• Complete routine paperwork and have a thorough understanding of M3 for maintenance.
• Willing to answer and respond to on call plant needs and to coordinate resources as needed to address emergency down time scenarios.
• Follow, and enforce, all company Food Safety and Food Quality programs, policies and practices.

Qualifications/Required Skills

• Education and/or Experience
  • Coordinate work activities with departments, outside contractors and vendors, and prioritize with production demands.
  • This position requires two years of trade school and/or five years of experience in maintenance.
  • Possess skills to properly use and inspect all necessary mechanics tools both manual and power.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work from PIDs, PFDs, drawings, equipment schematics, and/or verbal instruction.
  • Complete and maintain Idahoan Foods forklift certification.
  • Complete and maintain a current CPR & First Aid certification.
  • Must be willing to complete professional development or continuing education class every 2 years.
• Skills Matrix: Refer to skills matrix for Maintenance Lead requirements.
• Language Skills: Must have the ability to prepare, format, proofread and edit documents which are concise and professional. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, telephone skills, and thorough knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Math Skills: This position requires quantitative skills and knowledge of math functions such as percentages, decimals, and the ability to chart numerical data appropriately.
• Reasoning Ability: This position requires a high degree of self-confidence and maturity to make decisions required in day-to-day activities. Must be able to solve problems with minimal direction, be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills. A team player who is flexible, accepts changing assignments and accountability, and displays excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer Skills
  • Essential computer skills using Windows applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and E-mail.
  • Ability to effectively utilize the computerized maintenance management software (M3) to generate work orders, research equipment hierarchy, PMs, work history, etc.

Other Details

• Work Environment: This position requires the ability to perform various physical activities such as heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) standing on concrete floors for extended periods of time, moving parts and loud noise. Must be able to work with sanitizers and cleaning chemicals. Must be able to work various shifts as assigned by Supervisor. Cleans job site and tools. Stores tools and equipment in designated places in an orderly manner. Works on ladders, scaffolds, and forklift cages and in pits using proper safety precautions. Wears personal protective

Alignment with Core Values of the Company

• Respect & Value Our People
• Stay in Front of Challnge While Reducing Costs
• Food Quality & Safety

Equal Opportunity Employer
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