Night Shift Mechanical Lead

Albert Lea Select Foods; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

On-site clinic

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

EmergencyMD in Albert Lea, MN is seeking a full-time Night Shift Mechanical Lead to lead a team of technicians, ensuring reliable operation of processing equipment and minimizing downtime. This role emphasizes scheduling, training, and safety in a meat processing environment.

You will manage the graveyard shift, coordinate with production, and maintain accurate maintenance records while implementing efficiency improvements. A competitive salary with strong benefits supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in food production or related industries preferred.
• Strong technical skills in mechanical and electrical repair.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night shift maintenance team and coordinate with production to keep lines up and running.
• Schedule, assign, and train technicians; ensure documentation and records are up to date.
• Monitor equipment condition, perform preventive maintenance, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Uphold safety standards and company policies while supporting a positive work environment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Health and safety regulations

Communication

Leadership

Basic computer skills

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your mechanical expertise is put to the test? If so, we invite you to join our Albert Lea, MN-based team as a full-time Night Shift Mechanical Lead. While working as a manager, you lead a team of skilled technicians, ensuring efficient equipment operation and minimizing downtime at Albert Lea Select Foods.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer a competitive salary starting at $60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience, with additional growth opportunities.

• health insurance
• vision
• dental
• access to our free on-site clinic
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• a 401(k) with company match
• tuition reimbursement

HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

A privately-held meat processing company, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality of food products. We love the community in which we work and do our best to show that in everything we do.

We are proud of our diverse staff. Providing a safe work environment for our team members is a top priority. We take good care of our people with competitive pay, great benefits, and a healthy work-life balance!

ARE YOU THE MECHANICAL LEAD WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in food production or related industries is preferred
• Strong technical skills in mechanical and electrical repair
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Basic computer skills

Keep reading to see if you're up for the challenge.

AVERAGE DAY AS A NIGHT SHIFT MECHANICAL LEAD

While working as the Night Shift Mechanical Lead, you play a vital role in organizing the schedules of our maintenance staff, ensuring smooth production lines during the graveyard shift. Your ability to get along well with our production group and team members, while consistently administering company policies and procedures, is key to your success. You diligently keep accurate records of inventory, maintenance, and repair work, ensuring all documentation is up to date. You're constantly brainstorming new ideas and methods to improve efficiencies. When management approves your ideas, you're eager to put them into action. Keeping our food processing equipment in good condition fills you with pride, knowing you play a crucial role in feeding families and providing quality products to our customers.

SCHEDULE

This full-time management position works the third shift.