Maintenance Tech

Ventura Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a Maintenance Tech in Saint Joseph, MO, for nights on 12-hour shifts. You will maintain equipment per food safety policies and help train operators to improve department skills.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and rebuilding mechanical components, while using plant systems to manage work requests and purchasing. Join a team focused on safety, quality, and uptime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret written, oral, diagram and schedule forms.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective maintenance and emergency maintenance on food packaging/processing equipment to maximize machine up-time.
• Completion of scheduled preventative maintenance and work orders assigned to increase asset life.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment mechanical/electrical issues.
• Rebuild pumps, mills, gearboxes and other mechanical entities.
• Utilize plant systems to generate work requests, track hours worked and initiate purchasing requests.
• Assists Production Machine Operators in troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Train Machine operators with up to date information to increase skill level within department.
• Performs all work in accordance with HACCP and OSHA policies, including FSMA and preventive controls.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Written and oral instructions

Electrical concepts understanding

Trades tools proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Job description

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Maintenance Tech

Location

Saint Joseph, MO, US, 64504

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Nights – 12 hours shifts
Work Arrangement:Onsite

Position Summary

Utilizing skill set, maintain optimal operating condition of equipment using company approved food safety practices/policies. Train Production Machine Technician to increase skill level in the department. Decrease equipment downtime utilizing training and skills.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs corrective maintenance and emergency maintenance on food packaging/processing equipment to maximize machine up-time
• Completion of scheduled preventative maintenance and work orders assigned to increase asset life
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment mechanical/electrical issues
• Rebuild pumps, mills, gearboxes and other miscellaneous mechanical entities
• Utilize plant systems to generate work requests, track hours worked and initiate purchasing requests
• Assists Production Machine Operators in troubleshooting equipment problems
• Train Machine operators with up to date information to increase skill level within department
• Performs all work in accordance with established HACCP and OSHA policies. Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and problem s and ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form
• Able to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
• Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety and basic understanding of mechanical applications and principles
• Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades

Why Join Us

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands

All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used inoperations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Our Culture

Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.