Maintenance Tech

Gold Star Foods; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cool Creations is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the daily operation of our facility by performing preventive maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, and executing repairs. This role helps ensure all machinery, systems, and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as a Maintenance Technician in a warehouse, food distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environment, with strong knowledge of PLCs,

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Technician in warehouse, food distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, electrical components, and automation.
• Strong maintenance processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on all facility equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automation issues.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning equipment, parts, and components as needed.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment as part of daily pre-operation and shutdown procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair logs.
• Follow all safety guidelines and company policies.

Skills

Maintenance experience

PLC systems knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Cool Creations is a fruit and vegetables production company. They offer sliced and diced options and are available in myriad container sizes. Cool Creations is a sister company inside C&C Produce. Which has operated the Midwest's Largest Produce Warehouse in North Kansas City since 1992. We deliver fresh produce to schools, restaurants, grocery stores, distribution centers, and healthcare facilities.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the daily operation of our facility by completing preventive maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, and performing facility repairs. This role plays a key part in ensuring all machinery, systems, and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on all facility equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automation issues.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning equipment, parts, and components as needed.
• Conduct electrical system testing, including continuity and wiring inspections.
• Complete general facility repairs including carpentry, plumbing, welding, fabrication (metal/plastic), and basic construction work.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment as part of daily pre-operation and shutdown procedures.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and work orders to complete maintenance tasks correctly.
• Perform daily pre-operational equipment checks and document findings.
• Maintainaccuratemaintenance and repair logs.
• Follow all C&C Produce safety guidelines, OSHA standards, and facility policies.
• Support emergency maintenance during unplanned equipment failure or facility issues.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician in a warehouse, food distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, hydraulics, electrical components, and automation.
• Working knowledge of general maintenance processes and procedures.

Preferred Required

• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to safety, detail, and documentation.
• Ability to lift to 50lbsand perform physical activity including standing, bending, climbing, and kneeling.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification in HVAC, Building Maintenance Technology, or related field preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires travel to customer sites, company facilities, and industry events. Work may include long periods of standing or sitting and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affidence Action employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

2p-10p Monday-Friday

On call as Needed.

40-50 hours. Overtime as needed.

PI287001517