Maintenance Technician US-1st Shift

Greenstone Meats; Oldmans Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company contribution

Health & Wellness benefits

Job summary

Greenstone Meats in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance on production and packaging equipment, and support safe, efficient operations. You will collaborate with the Maintenance Team, QA Team, and Plant Manager to minimize downtime while servicing equipment in accordance with safety and predictive maintenance programs.

The role requires hands-on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills, with strong problem solving and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; mechanical trades strongly preferred.
• Experience as a production or industrial mechanic in food packaging.
• Electrical troubleshooting across multiple voltages and reading electrical prints.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical and preventative maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Maintains records of repairs and parts inventory.
• Assists with setup and movement of equipment during change-overs or expansion.
• Maintains tools and shop in a safe, clean, organized manner.
• Provides emergency and scheduled maintenance repairs.
• Reads and interprets manuals and work orders for maintenance.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces parts, tests, and makes adjustments.
• Performs general plumbing, electrical and carpentry as needed to support maintenance.

Skills

Time Management

Customer Focus

Communication

Operating Equipment

Team Work

Quality Orientation

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Planning and Organizing

Mathematical Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical trades background preferred

Job description

Reports To: Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor

Summary

The Maintenance Technician assistswith preventative maintenance on all production and packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Works with Maintenance Team, QA Team, and Plant Manager to ensure facility and equipment are serviced and available with least amount of downtime. Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repairandmaintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenancesystemsand processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals andobjectives.

Core Competencies

• Time Management
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Operating Equipment
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Planning and Organizing
• Mathematical Reasoning

Core Values

• ENGAGEMENT - Displays enthusiasm for job duties andparticipatesin the attainment and advancement of organizational goals and interests.
• INNOVATION - Displays the ability tothink outside the boxin order todevelop creative andnew solutionsor products thatmeetscurrent and future needs.
• PROFESSIONALISM - Displays the behaviors and competencies that are expected of the position and the organization.
• RESPECT - Displays an appreciation of different opinions, roles, experiences and backgrounds,followsthe chain of command.

Job Duties

• Performs mechanical and preventative maintenance work on all production and packaging equipment as per preventative maintenance manuals.
• Maintains records of repairs, parts inventory, modifications of equipment,programsor settings.
• Assistswith setup and/or movement of equipment duringchange-oversor expansion.
• Maintains tools and maintenanceshopin a safe,cleanand organized manner.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment.
• Performsmechanicjobs including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests andmakes adjustments.
• Performs a variety of general plumbing maintenance, electrical and carpentry functions as needed to supportmaintenancedepartment within parameters of skills and training.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electricmetersand material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Complies withsafety regulations andmaintainsclean and orderly work areas.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, completion ofa mechanicaltradestronglypreferred.
• Experience as a production or industrial mechanic technician, preferablymaintaininghigh-speed packaging and processing equipment within the food industry.
• Electrical troubleshooting knowledge on multiple voltages and can read electrical prints.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability tocomprehendand communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task andestablishpriorities.
• Ability to maintain organization of maintenance schedule and files in a changing environment.
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility,flexibilityand leadership.
• Knowledge of local,provincialand federal workplace compliance regulations,ordinancesand legislation.
• Strong communicationandproblem solvingskills.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• High levelof sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), preferably in a food manufacturing facility.
• Highly punctual.

Work Conditions / Physical Demands

• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Work is performed in a combination of environments, includingmeatproduction roomwithtemperatures of -1 to +4 degrees Celsius.
• Safety equipment isrequired, e.g., steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, etc.
• Repetitive tasks within a fast-paced environment
• Pay: $30.00 per hour
• Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime is required as needed, including Saturdays when necessary.
• Retirement: 401(k) company contribution
• Health & Wellness: 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability benefits

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Greenstone Meats is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

Greenstone Meats is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates throughout the selection process. Please contact Human Resources if accommodation isrequired.

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