Maintenance Tech I

About the role

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family‑owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant‑quality products to America including single‑serve grab‑and‑go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten‑free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

Schedule

This position is first shift. Shifts are scheduled for 8 am – 6 pm or 4 am – 2 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance, maintenance inspections, and repairs as required.
• Perform light plumbing and wastewater tasks.
• Perform emergency repairs and adjustments while the line is running in a timely and efficient manner.
• Modify or fabricate equipment to maintain and improve the production process.
• Maintain building facilities including wastewater treatment, refrigeration systems, steam systems, and building environment systems.
• Install new equipment to improve current production processes.
• Maintain the facility and equipment to ensure maximum reliability.
• Maintain the outside perimeter of the facility during winter months to ensure walkways and paths are clear of snow and ice.
• Troubleshoot and maintain programmable logic controllers for all manufacturing equipment.
• Apply electrical knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various types of equipment.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Complete required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.
• Adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and all Food Safety policies.
• Follow all allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Report suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.
• If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

Education and Experience

• One‑year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC circuits, motor control, and control circuitry.
• Mechanical certificates, licenses, or registrations as applicable.