Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National, and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. We are solutions-based, innovative, and continually seek out new challenges—an ethos shared by our passionate team.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in warehouse or production areas (hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard-toe and slip/oil-resistant shoes, safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Adhere to food quality and food safety standards as per corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF). Report issues with the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to managerial employees to initiate corrective actions.
• Perform and complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
• Troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic).
• Maintain all production-supporting equipment (glycol system, RO system, compressed air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution systems).
• Use innovative thinking to minimize production downtime while ensuring food safety, product quality, and personnel safety.
• Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on assigned work orders, including recording part numbers for inventory.
• Communicate effectively all relevant maintenance and production-related information between shifts.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with production teams during downtime and work with adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive improvement.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of previous maintenance experience in manufacturing (preferred).
• Knowledge of GMPs and food safety requirements.
• Ability to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
• Must work without supervision and demonstrate strong decision-making/problem-solving skills.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Skills

• Decisive, proactive, self-motivated, and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Data analysis and trend identification.
• Internal customer focus with adaptability to variable business demands.
• Ability to work under initiative and think through solutions independently.

Working Conditions

Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection, and temperatures can vary from very hot to relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, and overnights may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel may be required for training.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit: Frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Occasionally
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs (minimum 5 lbs)
• Carry weight, lift: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Driving (e.g., forklifts): Occasionally
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance: Occasionally
• Visual/Sensory: Attention to detail, often requiring focus on one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.
• Mental Stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, and accuracy demands.

Pay

Pay Range: $25.83 - $35.50 per hour (depending on education and experience), plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life and AD&D insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal benefits.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 5 vacation days and paid sick time off (in accordance with applicable law).
• Well-being benefit.
• Discount and total reward programs.