Senior Food Plant Maintenance Technician

Post Holdings, Inc.; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Elizabeth, New Jersey is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to keep packaging and processing equipment running efficiently. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and quality standards.

The role requires a one-year certificate, 5+ years in packing/production machinery, and experience in a food manufacturing setting. Proficiency with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and ability to read manuals;

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in packing machines/ production machines.
• Experience in a food manufacturing industry or similar.
• Troubleshoot and repair the filling equipment (Elopak/Scholle).
• Basic repairs related to electrical components and processing equipment (from pumps and pasteurizers to the holding tank).
• Troubleshoot/change-over on the packaging equipment.
• Intermediate knowledge of plumbing, heating and refrigeration.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Team player who aligns and upholds our values: Teamwork, Accountability, Innovation and Continuous Improvement and passion for customer and consumers.
• Attendance is essential to perform duties.
• Attend and actively participate in safety meetings and trainings.
• Always ensure regulatory compliance.
• Complete preventative maintenance requirements on all basic as well as filling and processing equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders as required for maintenance and service.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on various equipment including mechanical, electrical, pneumatics and hydraulics operations.
• Monitor efficiency of all equipment and locate sources of problems by observing equipment in operation.
• Remove or replace defective parts, determine changes in dimensional requirements using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust all necessary components of equipment as needed using hand tools, plumb bobs and straightedges.
• Must adhere to budget, USDA, OSHA, SQF, and FDA compliance guidelines.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories, anticipate the need, place and expedite orders, and verify receipt.
• Assume personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies/procedures and incorporate safety and health in all job duties/tasks.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English & Spanish

Education

One-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Elizabeth, New Jersey is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to keep packaging and processing equipment running efficiently. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and quality standards.

The role requires a one-year certificate, 5+ years in packing/production machinery, and experience in a food manufacturing setting. Proficiency with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and ability to read manuals;