Maintenance Technician (Night Shift, $34.50 Starting Hourly Pay (Shift Premium Included)

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,800 - 50,988; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $1,000

Childcare contributions up to $5,000 annually

Tuition reimbursement for further education

Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. is seeking a Repair & Maintenance Technician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role includes assisting in the operation of machinery, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring all quality standards are met.

Candidates should have at least one year of experience in food manufacturing, with skills in mechanics and hydraulics. The position offers a competitive pay starting at $31.50 an hour, with a sign-on bonus and extensive benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance programs required.
• Mechanic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Be readily available for emergency repairs.
• Accurately complete work orders in a timely manner.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective verbal and written communication

Basic math skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Associate’s or Technical School Degree in Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science or Food Processing preferred

Tools

Electric Lift certification

Job description

Job Summary

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations. Job Family: Repair & Maintenance. Work Shift: Nights (United States of America). Pay: Level 2 base pay starts at $31.50 an hour (excluding the $3 night shift premium). Sign‑on bonus: $1,000. Weekend premium: $1. Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire. 8% 401K match.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, and processing equipment.
• Be readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
• Accurately read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Assist in performing preventative maintenance, including computerized preventive maintenance check‑ups or reading SPC charts and data.
• Assist in ensuring proper function of line manufacturing support systems (line/lube delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery, process systems, CIP systems, operational support).
• Accurately complete work orders in a timely manner to maintain high quality standards.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees; notifying them of problems and/or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
• Complete all paperwork in a clear, legible and accurate format, including all required information and documenting in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by checking parts out of inventory and assigning them to the proper work order; report low supply levels to Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, including the maintenance shop.
• Adhere to Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform duties.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards and support safety policies and programs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred; Associate’s or Technical School Degree in Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science or Food Processing preferred. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred. Understanding of preventative maintenance programs required. Mechanic, pneumatic, hydraulic and basic electrical knowledge required.
• Certification/Licensure: First Responder training and certification; Electric Lift certification as appropriate.
• Skills: Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, meet expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, learn new skills quickly, achieve a high level of accomplishment, strong organizational and prioritization skills, effective verbal and written communication, basic math, basic computer operational skills, strong interpersonal skills, professional manner and constructive workplace relationships.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits: Employee‑Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) starting day one with 8% 401(k) match and additional yearly contribution.
• Incentive bonus pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Childcare contributions up to $5,000 annually.
• Wellness Incentive and an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.

EEO Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Immigration Information

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, due to immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.