Maintenance Technician Level I

Dot Foods Inc.; Burley (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dot Foods Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair facility, equipment, and grounds. Tasks include preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrications, and assisting senior technicians with complex work. The role covers grounds care, battery watering, and participation in safety and audits.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, good mechanical aptitude, and strong safety awareness. Willingness to travel for training and work evenings/weekends as required adds value.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• physically able to access all facility areas and lift 50 lbs.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; computer literate.
• Commitment to safe work practices and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, lubrication and adjustments on warehouse equipment on time.
• Track repairs, labor time and parts/materials used for work orders.
• Assist other technicians to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.
• Maintain the grounds including mowing, irrigation and snow removal.
• Industrial battery watering and maintenance.
• Participate in the site's emergency response team and audits.
• Occasional travel for training or meetings.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Computer literate

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position focuses primarily on maintaining and making repairs to the facility, equipment and grounds as necessary with skills including mechanical, painting, masonry, carpentry and plumbing. Perform basic electrical work and assist more experienced technicians as directed with complex work.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, lubrication and adjustments on all warehouse and material handling equipment on time with minimal disruption to production.
• Track repairs, labor time and parts/materials used for work order entry.
• Assist other technicians to troubleshoot and repair all warehouse and material handling equipment as necessary.
• Maintain the grounds including mowing, irrigation & snow removal.
• Industrial battery watering & maintenance.
• Membership of and participation with the site's emergency response team.
• Participate in periodic internal and external audits.
• Occasional travel for outside training or meetings.
• Assist other technicians and perform duties as assigned.

YOU MUST HAVE

• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license required.
• Physically able to access all areas of the facility for installation and repair of equipment and to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. Sufficient vision and hearing necessary to safely operate powered equipment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability/willingness to learn new skills.
• Commitment to perform duties in a safe manner.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Previous experience maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Familiarity with warehouse equipment.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Friday - Monday 6:00am - 4:30pm
• Temperature extremes from -10 degrees in the freezer to 100+ outside during the summer.
• Work in situations where human error could result in serious financial loss or personal injury.
• Extensive standing/walking on concrete floors and working at heights.
• Subject to being in an on-call rotation and occasional holiday work.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety:

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer:

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.