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Maintenance Mechanic 3rd shift

Whale Communications · Bakersfield, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$29–$33/hrFull-time

About the role

This position will report to the Assistant Manager. It requires no travel and is located in Bakersfield, CA. The position is non-exempt and works a 3rd shift from 10pm-630am. Generous Brands is a company dedicated to vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, including Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. The company operates from facilities in Southern California and the Greater Chicago Area.

Responsibilities

  • Test, calibrate, install, repair and inspect monitoring and recording devices.
  • Perform trouble-shooting and preventive maintenance and rebuilds on the same equipment.
  • Protect the integrity and operation of these devices.
  • Follow established performance levels and product quality standards.
  • Maintain a functional knowledge of the operation of the telemetry system software and hardware.
  • Make periodic preventative maintenance inspections of all metering control instruments, diagnosing existing or potential trouble; Clean, lubricate, calibrate and adjust as conditions of all metering control instruments as indicated.
  • Plan, install and place into service new metering controlling and recording devices, calibrating as required, and extend or connect related electrical circuits when needed.
  • Support the calibration of test apparatus and equipment and recordkeeping of said equipment.
  • Monitor and communicate operating shift activities with supervision as well as the other shift’s and departments.
  • Perform continuous improvement tasks such as suggesting predictive maintenance repairs to reduce business unit downtime.

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in related field; or four (4+) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of database software, Intranet and Internet software, WMS Warehouse Management Systems.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.
  • Proven, reliable work history.

Additional Required Qualifications

  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to interact with a diverse employee population and with internal/external customers in an effective, professional manner.
  • Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and interpret common /technical journals and drawings /diagrams, financial reports, and legal documents.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects/repairs simultaneously, set priorities, pro-actively resolve challenges in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
  • Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, and tact.

Prior Experience

  • Previous experience in a fast paced, high volume food production/manufacturing facility.
  • Prior working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations.
  • Knowledge of JDE software.

Physical Demands

  • May be required to walk, sit, stand, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
  • Ability to lift and/or move 50+ lbs.
  • Occasional exposure to cold (34 degrees) or sub-zero temperatures.

Benefits

Generous Brands offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision group insurance, life and AD&D coverage, group short & long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, gym membership discounts, and more. The company is also committed to fostering a culturally diverse workplace and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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