Maintenance Technician

Nutreco; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

Disability and Life insurance

401K Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Nutreco, in Highland, is seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to support production by maintaining electrical and mechanical systems. You will troubleshoot grinders, mixers, bag fillers, and related equipment, ensuring safe, compliant operations on a 3 pm–11 pm shift.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 1–3 years of maintenance experience, plus a valid driver's license and strong teamwork, communication, and safety adherence to keep production running efficiently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma + 1-3 years maintenance experience.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems including grinding, mixing and bag filling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems to ensure smooth production.
• Inspect complex machinery and troubleshoot malfunctions, proposing solutions.
• Signal process deviations, order spare parts, and maintain safe, clean work areas in compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Maintenance experience

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Grinding equipment

Bag filling equipment

Control wiring

Job description

Job Description: Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician Location: Companion Animal - Highland - 145 Matter Drive Compensation: $25 - 30/hour Hours: M-F (3 pm-11 pm) Vacancy type: Replacement

Why join us

Get ready to Own career as a Maintenance Technician at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you will do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will Own it by taking personal accountability for the preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems to ensure the optimal running of production. Acting with purpose and care, you will perform scheduled inspections on complex machinery—including grinding, mixing, and bag filling equipment—while taking the initiative to troubleshoot malfunctions and propose solutions for potential flaws. You will collaborate with intent by signaling process deviations, ordering necessary spare parts, and supporting diverse facilities such as R&D labs and utilities. By delivering results that matter, you will maintain a clean and safe work area in strict compliance with all quality and safety regulations, contributing directly to our mission of "Feeding the Future".

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a performance-driven individual who owns it by taking personal accountability and showing a strong sense of urgency in their work. You should possess a High School Diploma and 1-3 years of maintenance experience. The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical installations—such as grinding, mixing, and bag filling machinery—while maintaining a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Beyond technical skills, we value exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to working for the success of the team within a quality-centric culture. Above all, you must be a proactive problem-solver who can prioritize tasks, signal potential flaws to leadership, and strictly follow safety and quality regulations to ensure the optimal running of production.

Technical Background

A High School Diploma combined with 1-3 years of professional maintenance experience.

Specialized Expertise

Proven ability in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems, including machinery like mixers, grinders, and bag fillers; Experience with pneumatic conveying (positive displacement blower or vacuum), auger conveying, rotary valves, pneumatics, dust collection, and control wiring.

Safety and Compliance

A strong commitment to following mandatory work instructions and safety regulations, ensuring the work area remains clean and hazard-free.

Team-Oriented Competencies

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on working for the success of the team and promoting awareness of unsafe situations.

Operational Accountability

A valid driver’s license and a mindset defined by urgency, prioritization, and personal accountability for all technical assignments.

What you will receive

As part of Nutreco, you will be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you will gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You will also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401K Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Annual bonus

Additional Information

AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Eligibility: Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing.

Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Accessibility: Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please advise us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Pay Transparency Statement: Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law.

Note: Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Our organisation

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixer, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5 000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.