Maintenance Technician (Night Shift, $36.00 Starting Hourly Pay (Shift Premium Included)

Schreiber Foods; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401K match/ESOP

PTO from day one

Childcare support

Wellness program

LSA allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits start day one

Career development

Job summary

Schreiber Foods in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a full-time night-shift Maintenance Technician to support a 6:00 pm–6:00 am rotating schedule. Night shift carries a $3 premium and a $1 weekend premium, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus and benefits from day one.

The role involves maintaining dairy processing equipment, reading schematics, and performing preventative maintenance while ensuring safety and quality. 8% 401K match and ESOP are included.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production, packaging, and processing equipment.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns promptly.
• Read electrical schematics, manuals and work orders to service equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and monitor SPC data when needed.
• Keep line support systems functioning (lube, chemical, CIP, etc.).
• Complete work orders and document activities per SOP.
• Coordinate with other departments and report issues affecting production.
• Manage inventory of parts and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and adhere to MSS.
• Identify CCPs and uphold safety policies.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Professional demeanour

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate/Technical degree

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

Job Category:

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family:

Repair & Maintenance

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description:

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 6:00 pm - 6:00 am rotating schedule. Night shift has a $3 shift premium!

• Level 2 base pay starts at $33.00 an hour
• $1,000 sign on bonus
• $3 night shift and $1 weekend premium
• 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 (i.e. conducting computerized preventative maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data) as needed.
• Assist in ensuring proper function of the line manufacturing support systems (line/lube delivery, chemical deliver, 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 maintenance shop.
• Adhere to Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position uses 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
• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• 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 Required:

• 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 Required:

• First Responder training and certification.
• Electric Lift certification as appropriate.

Skills Required:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals, percentages, rates, ratios and algebraic calculations.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Eligible partners will receive:

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• **Personal Time Off (PTO)**starting on day one.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

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, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.