Mechanic B IN - Second Shift Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 11:30PM

Ken’s Foods, Inc.

Lebanon (IN)

Hybrid

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

100% company-matched 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Disability & Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Vacation time

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Job summary

Ken’s Foods is seeking a Maintenance Tech to support our plant operations in Indiana. The role requires 2–3 years in a maintenance position, with hands-on experience in automated packaging machines, conveyors, and mechanical/electrical systems.

You will read schematics, weld, solder, and troubleshoot to keep production flowing safely and efficiently. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, with competitive pay and weekly pay

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; and minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training.
Experience with automated packaging machinery and conveyors.
Ability to read electrical schematics.
Ability to weld (gas and arc) and solder.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Actively pursue and correct problems with components and systems throughout the facility.
Operate and repair automated packaging machinery.
Repair pumps; understand pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Read electrical schematics.
Weld and solder.
Order parts as needed.
Communicate instructions clearly in writing and speech.
Complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of 40% or better.
Ensure food safety and facility cleanliness in line with corporate policies.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems

Welding

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Conveyors

Pumps

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

In case you're wondering “Ken’s who?”—let us give you a little background

It all started at Ken's Steak House—a family-owned restaurant in Framingham, Massachusetts with a homemade Italian dressing so tasty, customers wanted bottles of it. To satisfy the increasing demand, the very first batch of Ken’s Steak House Salad Dressing was born— directly in the basement of the local restaurant. Today, you can find our tasty products everywhere, from your favorite eating spot to your own kitchen. Ken's Food continues to grow, and there'll be work to be done. That’s why we need you on the team. We hope you will join us in continuing our tradition of flavor obsession.

"All right, but what's in it for me?"

Real camaraderie, a never-boring workplace, and great perks. At Ken's Food, you can experience what it's like to build a career in an organization where people choose to stay and grow over time. Our goal is to keep delivering exceptional products to fill our customers' lives with flavorful moments and instill pride in our team members.

Here are some ways we'll look after you:

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
100% company-matched 401(k)
Flexible spending accounts
Disability & Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
10 paid holidays
Vacation time
Amazing employee assistance program (100% covered)

If you are fond of food, you will do great at Ken's Foods…

People rave about working from home, but you want a workplace where you can interact with coworkers, team up, and feel energized… If you’re familiar with process equipment (with varying degrees of automation) and want to start a fresh career in a lively work environment, this is the perfect role for you! Come build a fulfilling career and get a taste of Ken’s "work hard, play hard" lifestyle.

Seeking Maintenance Tech –

Required 2-3 years in a Maintenance role with experience in automated packaging machines and conveyors, gear systems, sensors, electrical systems, welding, rebuilding pumps, reading electrical schematics, etc.

Benefit Spotlight: At Ken’s Foods, we manufacture Ken’s Salad dressing and Sweet Baby Ray’s barbeque sauce. The process from following the recipe, creating the products using established specifications and quality processes, packaging into retail and food service containers, and shipping the product to our customers is all handled under our roof. Our "B" Mechanic positions start at $30.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential, and we are paid weekly. We encourage you to seek additional information about our products & company at www.kensfoods.com.

SUMMARY

To access all areas of the plant and grounds in order to accomplish assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively pursue and correct problems with components and systems throughout the facility
Intermediate knowledge of automated packaging machinery operation, troubleshooting and repair
Intermediate knowledge of pump theory, operation and repair
Intermediate knowledge of pneumatic principles, application troubleshooting and repair
Intermediate knowledge of hydraulic principles, application troubleshooting and repair
Capable of reading basic electrical schematics
Work safely with both low and high voltage circuits
Diagnose minor electric motor, motor control and device control problems
Ability to weld (gas and arc) and solder
Basic plumbing and carpentry skills
Ability to identify and order parts and materials from manufacturers manuals and prints
Communicate both oral and written instructions
Complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of 40% or better.
Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness
Other duties as assigned

FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Producing product free of contamination
Following all Ken’s Foods Security and GMP policies
Reporting any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
Inspection of work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

This job does not require any specific certificates, licenses, or registrations.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIREMENTS

Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position
Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
Ability to work in an unfatigued state
Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory
Ability to concentrate
Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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