Quality Systems Tech

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Weston (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401K Match

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance (1X salary)

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Inc. in Weston, Oregon is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and monitor food processing equipment, perform repairs, and keep accurate maintenance records.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and prior maintenance experience, with safety training mandatory for the role. The position offers a stable work environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvements in a small-town setting near Walla Walla.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior general maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Safety-minded and reliable.
• Ability to document maintenance checks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor equipment in the processing line (color sorters, robotics, washers, air cleaners) and adjust as needed.
• Assist with general maintenance and repair of production equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on processing equipment.
• Keep accurate records of checks and work performed on equipment.
• Use Purchase and Work Order software for parts and supplies; complete safety training (Plant and Food Safety, Lock Out Tag Out).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Purchase and Work Order software

Job description

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

What You’ll Get:

• Excellent market-leading low cost medical insurance, dental and vision insurance
• 401K Match, Profit Incentive & Profit Sharing
• Free Short & Long Term Insurance
• Free Life Insurance (1X your annual base salary)
• Paid Vacation (after 30 days of employment) & Personal Time.
• Prescription Safety Glasses & Safety Shoe reimbursement
• Stable work environment with a company that was established in 1887
• An employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

What You’ll Do:

• Maintainand monitor equipment necessary in the processing of rawproduct, including but not limited toElectronic Color Sorters,Robotics, Floatation Washers,and AirCleanersystems and make adjustments as necessary
• Assistwith the general maintenance and repair of the production equipment
• Perform minor repairs to processing equipment
• Keep accurate records and documentation of all checks and work performed on equipment
• Use Purchase and Work Order software programs for parts and supplies as needed
• Must complete Plant and Food Safety Training and Lock Out Tag Out Training
• UpholdCompany policies and standards.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Prior general maintenance experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred
• Positive attitude, Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work:

Weston, OR - Located in northeastern Oregon (just 8 miles south of Walla Walla, Washington), Weston is a community surrounded by orchards, wheat fields and vineyards set against the beautiful Blue Mountains (yes, they really are blue!)

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities