Plant Utilities Mechanic

About the role

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. The company is committed to excellence and invests in its people to create a performance-based culture that supports career development and mission-driven goals.

Job Description

• Perform the tasks of Operation, Maintenance, Repair, and Preventative Maintenance of Plant Utilities (HVAC, steam, water, air, ammonia refrigeration, and wastewater).
• Maintain the operation of this equipment by documenting/reviewing critical readings and test results to identify and correct potential issues that could create downtime.
• Assist other departments where needed as directed by management (Supervisors, and Dept. Managers)
• Maintenance and repairs of ALL Plant Utilities equipment, and assist wherever needed regardless of dept. boundaries (production or production/building maintenance)
• Ensure the daily logs, PM(s), and CWO(s) from all plant utilities mechanics are being filled out properly before being submitted to the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Document any issues that require follow-up repairs/replacement and submit to the Maintenance Coordinator or Maintenance Manager to generate work orders or add to PM(s)
• Working knowledge of plant utilities and their uses within the Aseptic and Retort Packaging manufacturing process
• Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate production demands, shift coverage, PM(s), and project completions.
• This role will work 3 months on days, 3 months on nights in a rotation of the department.
• Candidate must meet or exceed the requirements of a 1st Class Mechanic and demonstrate the ability to train others on all of the above.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist Production Mechanics on troubleshooting and repairs of Production Equipment as associated with the Utilities chilled water systems, hot water system, steam, compressed air, wastewater, and ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Candidate must have full knowledge and ability to work within the PSM program.
• Knowledge of PC (personal computer) & PLC (programming logic controller) based master refrigeration control systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job.
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety.

Qualifications

• Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) Level 1 or Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) Certification is preferred, along with 5 years of experience.
• Maryland Stationary Engineer Grade 3 or Maryland Stationary Engineer Grade 1 is preferred, along with 5 years of experience.

Pay

Range of pay: $31.05/hr - $46.06/hr

Schedule

This is a full-time on-site role working a continental rotating schedule. This role will work night shift, continental schedule of 5pm to 5am.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program!
• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs!
• Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
• Leveraders who are invested in supporting your career growth.
• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Important Details

• This is a full-time on-site role working a continental rotating schedule.
• This role will work night shift, continental schedule of 5pm to 5am.
• TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type.
• TreeHouse Foods is committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for its employees to bring their true selves to work to help the company "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time."