Maintenance Mechanic, Nights

Ocean Spray; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Maintenance Technicians for their Kenosha Bottling Plant. In this dynamic role, you'll ensure the effective operation of production equipment, performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance. You'll have the opportunity to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment, contributing to the production of beloved cranberry products. This role offers a competitive pay structure, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee growth and development. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting and are ready to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Match up to 6%

Monthly Pay for Performance Bonus

Safety Shoe Allotment

Paid Time Off

Tuition/Education Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Uniforms Provided

Employee Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a 24/7 environment with flexibility for shifts.
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and preventive maintenance to eliminate unscheduled downtime.
• Support line operations and assist with troubleshooting and changeovers.
• Train operators in equipment maintenance and operation.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Bottling and Manufacturing Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Maximo System

PLC (Programmable Logic Controls)

Forklift

Job description

Ocean Spray is now hiring Maintenance Technicians at the Kenosha Bottling Plant. The plant is a 400,000 square facility that mixes and batches our concentrates to make Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Juice products. It is a high-speed manufacturing facility with recent upgrades to the bottling lines. The Maintenance Technician position is 12-hour rotating shift from 6pm-6am with every other weekend off. Production operators earn a starting pay rate of $30.62 per hour plus a shift differential of $0.75 per hour. There are opportunities to earn up to $37.28 per hour according to skill levels. All positions are a year-round position, working indoors with three 30-minute paid breaks.

Our Purpose:

Whatever your title, whatever your role – it all comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned cooperative where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. We champion cranberries and support the farmers who grow them.

Why work for Ocean Spray?
Complete insurance package available after 30 days of employment that includes a variety of health and wellness programs:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• Fertility benefits
• Transgender benefits
• 1:1 health coaching and more

Additional Benefits:

• 401(k) match up to 6%
• Competitive Pay (Opportunities to train for higher paying positions)
• Monthly Pay for Performance bonus (up to 10% of gross earnings)
• OT opportunities
• Safety Shoe Allotment 2x per year up to $150 each
• Uniforms provided
• Prescription safety vision glasses provided if necessary.
• Paid Time Off
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Employee appreciation events
• Charitable giving
• Full time – Year-Round Employment

Position Overview:

The primary responsibilities of this position are to proficiently perform the duties associated with the maintenance of the plant production. To ensure the effective operation of production equipment related to electrical processes, electronic systems, and mechanical functions that include installation, changeovers, routine maintenance, and repairs.

Comply with all quality, safety, attendance, and work-rule requirements. Will perform other duties including, but not limited to, re-work, hand stacking, cleaning, painting, sweeping, shoveling, and garbage clean up.

What we are Looking for:

• Must be able to work in a 24/7 environment, 12hr shifts, every other weekend, and possibly some holidays.
• Must be flexible to work on the day shift or night shift.
• Ability to work overtime for vacation coverage and training purposes.
• Must maintain excellent attendance reliability.
• No deviation from required documentation/ensure information is timely, accurate and complete.
• Communicate with team members on the same shift and between shifts to ensure continuous line productivity and effective operations.
• Bottling and manufacturing experience, a plus
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Ability to pass initial assessment

What you will be responsible for:

• Perform regular and preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on equipment to eliminate unscheduled downtime.
• Support line operations, assisting with problems on the line, rework, coverage, troubleshooting, and line relief as needed.
• Answer line calls and support operators.
• Support changeovers to ensure that they are performed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Train operators and other mechanics in all aspects of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and operation.
• Be trained in following LOTO (Lock-out/Tag-out) procedures.
• Rebuild parts, fabricate materials, and update prints to maintain and upgrade equipment as required.
• Take corrective action as required by initiated work orders through the Maximo System or as circumstances dictate and write new work orders to account for unplanned corrective maintenance time.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, ladder diagrams, and exploded parts diagrams.
• Initiate purchase of required tools, parts, and materials and maintain accountability for tools issued.
• Use proper lock-out/tag-out, confined space, and hot works permit to maintain a safe environment and comply with EHS regulatory procedures.
• Upgrade skills and knowledge as equipment and technology develop.
• Perform Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and deep cleans.
• Ensure adherence to the NEC (National Electric Code) and the NFPA code in all work performed.
• Work with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controls) and ladder logic.
• Keep area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Requires a valid fork truck license and the completion of routine maintenance checks and enter a record of necessary equipment repairs into a maintenance log.
• Safely and competently operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and walk-behind lifts (certification required).
• May be required to work outside or may be assigned to work in the freezer.
• Complete all paperwork as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're an iconic brand and a farmer-owned cooperative. Being part of Ocean Spray means making an impact in support of our family-farmers, while also building experience you cannot get anywhere else. If you're looking for a meaningful opportunity, this role may be for you!

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• G rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable R esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• I ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive T eamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.