Maintenance Technician I

Schwan's Company; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO first year

Holidays & personal days

Comprehensive benefits

401k match

Disability plans

Life insurance

Caregiving support

Job summary

Schwan's Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a 3rd shift in a food manufacturing environment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, ovens, and packaging equipment to keep production running smoothly, follow food safety rules, and handle emergency repairs as needed.

We offer strong benefits, including weekly pay, PTO, holidays and personal days, a 401k with company match, disability, and multiple health plans, with opportunities for advancement in a

Qualifications

• Read and interpret safety documents and maintenance instructions.
• Complete work orders and document required paperwork.
• Lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• 0–2 years related maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Follow food safety rules and cleaning procedures in production areas.
• Handle emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Manage spare parts and tools inventory for repairs.

Skills

Safety docs

Work orders

Lift capacity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year maintenance trade degree preferred

Job description

• Starting Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
• Shift: 3rd
• Hours: 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
• Packaging/Production

What We Offer

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
• 3 Health Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment like conveyors, mixers, ovens, and packaging machines to keep production running smooth and prevent breakdowns.
• Follow food safety rules when working around production areas, using the right cleaning procedures and food-grade materials to keep everything up to code.
• Handle emergency repairs when equipment breaks down during production, getting things back up and running as fast as possible to minimize downtime.
• Manage spare parts and tools inventory to make sure you've got what you need when equipment needs fixing or upgrading.
• Always working safely, following OSHA regulations and keeping your area clean and in line with company rules.

What You Will Bring

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety documents, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete work orders and enter the required paperwork into a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. CJ Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail].