Maintenance Technician - Cook Plant

Emanuelchamber; Stillmore (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Crider Foods in Stillmore, GA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician C to assist in maintaining and repairing industrial equipment for smooth operations. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to policies, and proactive maintenance within a high-volume production facility.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and basic mechanical/electrical knowledge, with strong math and communication skills, and a readiness to learn and lead by example in a team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong math skills and safety awareness.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Ability to lead by example while following directions.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and repair of industrial equipment.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Complete preventative maintenance on schedule.
• Follow manufacturer recommendations for equipment care.
• Perform daily checks and basic troubleshooting.
• Assist in assigning tasks when key personnel are absent.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical systems

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Mathematics

Communication (written and verbal)

Lead by example / follow directions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic mechanical skills

Hand and power tools

Job description

• Location 1 PLANT AVE, Stillmore, GA, 30464, United States
• Job Category Maintenance
• Employee Type Hourly

Position Summary

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician C, the primary purpose is to assist in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment to ensure smooth and efficient operations within the facility.

Position Responsibilities

• Crider, Inc. requires all employees to comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs, and procedures to ensure our products meet and exceed consumers’ expectations.
• Ensure all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently.
• Complete preventative maintenance in a timely manner.
• Maintain all equipment safely and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Perform daily checks and basic troubleshooting of machinery issues.
• Execute preventive maintenance procedures.
• (In case of absence of key personnel, the job will be filled by a trained employee)

KPI

• Training Compliance

• Zero safety incidents
• Daily Attainment of CPM (Canning) / Lbs. (Cook) targets against bottleneck
• Minimize DT below 5% each day (Combined operational & machine)
• Zero Quality Incidents
• Labor Hours use efficiency.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong Attention to detail and safety protocols
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Strong abilities in mathematics are a necessity.
• Written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong desire to lead by example and follow directions.

Preferred Relevant Skills and Experience

• Basic mechanical skills
• Proficient use of hand and power tools
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to follow technical instructions.

Positions reporting to this person

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand and walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. The employee is also regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment fluctuates from quiet to loud.

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "AT- WILL." Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their Manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law".