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Thrive Foods

Plant Maintenance Technician

Thrive Foods, Albion, New York, United States,


Maintenance Technician 3 rd

shift

Job Summary:The Plant Maintenance Technician works with the most advanced freeze dry technology in the world.

They play a vital role in delivering high-quality product to our customers to fuel their life’s important moments.

The ideal candidate is one who is committed to food safety and quality, looks for improvement and is ready to roll up their sleeves with us.Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include:Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment, while adhering to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes in an effort to support the site’s business goals and objectives.Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment including but not limited to packaging equipment, machines, and other proprietary systems and machines.Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.Perform on-call responsibilities as required.Requirements Include:Requires a high school diploma/GED and mechanical inclination. Associates in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance desirable.4+ years of manufacturing experience.Experience with some or all of the following: hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some ammonia / refrigeration and HVAC.Good mathematical, time management and organization skills.Good verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work with minimal supervisionExcellent time management skill setAbility to maintain an acceptable attendance recordFood Safety Requirements:Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.Hold self and others accountable to food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.In the absence of Maintenance Supervisor, serves as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.Physical Requirements

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Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations:The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity:

20% or more sitting, 70% or more walking, and 70% or more standing.

The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing production environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 50 lbs., work in wet areas, and extreme temperatures is required.

Thrive Freeze Dry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit

www.EEOC.gov

.View all of our current open positions at

https://www.thrivefoods.com/careers/

Compensation details:

23-24.5 Yearly Salary

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