Planner Maintenance

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 48,216 - 57,693; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group benefits package

401K plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading ice cream manufacturer in Laurel, MD, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to plan and implement preventive maintenance for processing equipment. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards and work collaboratively with plant teams. Requirements include experience in maintenance tasks and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. Competitive pay ranging from $35 to $41.88 per hour, plus benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance tasks for processing equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and mechanically noisy environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement preventive maintenance tasks.
• Communicate with operators about line issues.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure equipment compliance.
• Coach maintenance personnel on preventive maintenance principles.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

MD - Laurel, 9090 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Laurel, MD 20723, USA. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is part of Froneri, a global pure-play ice cream leader. We are transforming DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand and investing in growth across our operations and supply chain. Our team is dedicated to delivering the best ice cream experience for consumers, when and where they want it.

Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you!

Job Description

The primary function of this position is to plan, write and implement preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and procedures on key processing equipment, provide guidance, answer questions, provide information and instruction as requested, in a timely manner, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process.

Role and Activity

• Put on all required PPE and Safety Gear, perform a safety check on equipment and ensure safety devices are functioning properly.
• Obtain work schedule and daily production risk predictions from scheduler, prioritize work and prepare for operations.
• Communicate with prior and/or operator to discuss line issues, and ensure all E-Stops, machine and people guards, interlocks, and related devices are tested and operational according to Laurel Operations Center (LOC), Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) minimum requirements.
• Answer telephones, e-mails, voice mail and address scheduling issues and concerns.
• Monitor equipment and machinery operations to support preventive maintenance guidelines and respond to unanticipated breakdowns.
• Plan, write and implement preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and procedures on key processing equipment.
• Work with plant teams and maintenance personnel to identify and plan work in the area.
• Plan and identify work including ordering parts and planning execution; assist with maintenance duties as required.
• Coach and develop area maintenance and other personnel in preventive/predictive maintenance principles and concepts.
• Observe maintenance and production employees at work and provide observations, instruction and incident reports as required.
• Maintain and calibrate production and shop equipment and tools; monitor boneyard and mix tanks as required.
• Assist with the development, maintenance and implementation of safety programs and procedures.
• Investigate and assign resources to maintenance needs, provide instructions and guidance as required to support production.
• Ensure work is completed in a timely and satisfactory manner and evaluate employee performance in work completed.
• Establish and manage adherence to the operating unit maintenance budgets.
• Understand and utilize TPM concepts and finished product conformance to requirements.
• Maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System data base (CHAMPS).
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, complete all required paperwork and perform general housekeeping and clean-up as required.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values.

Behaviors and Core Values

Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

• We Take Ownership — Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish; Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail; Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste.
• We Do What Is Right — Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations; Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment; Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies.
• We Seek to Improve — Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations; Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve; Learn from both successes and failures.
• We Are Better Together — Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business; Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives; Treat everyone with fairness and respect.

The position involves regular work in a wet and/or humid environment, in areas of high noise, around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.

• Cold Temperatures: Parts of the facility may be kept at low temperatures; cold-protective PPE is required.
• Fast-Paced: Operations occur under strict production timelines.
• Standing for Long Hours: Prolonged standing and repetitive tasks are common; may involve lifting and frequent bending/reaching.
• Food Safety: Follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including protective gear.
• Team-Oriented: Collaboration to ensure smooth production and packaging.

The position may involve exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role takes into account various factors including skills, experience, training, licensure, and business needs. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $35 and $41.88 per hour with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance).

We offer a comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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