Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift!

Foremost Farms USA; Marshfield, Royal Oak (WI, MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dairy cooperative as a Maintenance Technician, where you'll ensure our award-winning cheese facility operates smoothly. This full-time position offers competitive pay and extensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Ideal candidates will have mechanical experience or a willingness to learn, along with a strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Be part of a company that values innovation and excellence in the dairy industry, and take your career to the next level with us!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Pension plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Daily pay option

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and pass a general maintenance exam.
• Experience with ammonia systems, welding, and electrical is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install motors and pumps, maintain ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and electrical troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Preventative maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in a team

Education

Electro-Mechanical Technology degree

Tools

Forklift

Welding equipment

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Boilers

Pneumatics

Job description

About Us

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in eight manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

About This Opportunity

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift!
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

STARTING PAY $25.81
-Pay increase to $30.37 after completing probation period.

Shift: 2:00pm - midnight
Schedule: 8 days on (Wednesday - Wednesday) followed by 6 days off (Thursday - Tuesday)

Weekend and holidays scheduled on a rotating basis

YOUR FUTURE IS AT FOREMOST!

Our award-winning cheese facility in Marshfield, WI produces quality cheese and whey products for customers around the world. Join our team as a Maintenance Mechanic to keep our plant running in top condition 24/7. If you have mechanical experience or are willing to learn, apply today and find out what it means to be Foremost.

JOB DUTIES:

• Install motors and pumps
• Weld stainless steel
• Maintain ammonia refrigeration equipment
• Operate boilers
• Conduct preventative maintenance and electrical troubleshooting
• Work with pneumatics, instrumentation, HVAC and more

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass a general maintenance exam
• Willing to use a forklift (training is provided)
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment
• Participation in team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Food processing experience preferred, or experience maintaining manufacturing equipment
• Electro-Mechanical Technology degree or related education desired
• Experience with ammonia systems, welding, boilers, cooling towers, pumps and motors, electrical
• Able to read and understand standard operating procedures
• Prior PLC experience is helpful, programming and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of GMP's and OSHA is highly desirable
• Experience with single phase and three phase power

BENEFITS:

Foremost Farms offers some of the best benefits in the area, because you and your family matter. Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. Employees pay less than $95/month for single coverage and less than $210/month for family coverage, with low annual deductibles ($250/$500) to ensure financial security. Other benefits include:

• On-the-job training
• Paid vacation and holidays; premium pay for working holidays
• 401(k) with a generous company contribution
• Pension plan
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life and disability insurance
• Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral program
• Advancement opportunities!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.

Are you ready to Be Foremost?

Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com