Facilities Maintenance Technician $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

 

Location: Chambersburg, PA 

Exemption: Nonexempt 

Shift: Nights – 12 hours shifts 

 

OUR COMPANY:

Ventura Foods is a leading global manufacturer of branded and custom food products that proudly helps food providers in the U.S., Canada and more than 60 other countries earn a special place on consumers’ tables.  We do this by continually crafting custom dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, and other food solutions that exceed peoples’ expectations for great-tasting flavors and high-quality ingredients.

Headquartered in Brea, California, Ventura Foods operates 14 manufacturing facilities, 3 culinary centers, and numerous distribution centers across North America. When you work in our manufacturing and distribution facilities, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.  As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth, because you invest in ours.

Position Summary:

Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment, and systems in both the production and facilities departments. Utilizing skill set, maintain optimal operating condition of equipment using company approved food safety practices and policies. Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration management, plumbing, heating, boilers, and compressed air systems. Decrease equipment downtime utilizing training and skills.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses mechanical skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with established GMP and safety procedures.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production/facilities equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies, and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery throughout facilities.
• Performs required routine preventative maintenance and repair activities when not working on breakdowns.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components throughout the facility.
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls.
• Able to perform confine space entry and obtain hazmat certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC Systems, including air conditioning, heating, electrical and refrigeration systems
• Experience with Ammonia Refrigeration systems - Definite plus to have 
• Basic welding experience 
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and problem solving with the ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists
• Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades

 

Physical Demands:

Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task(s). Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance.  Additional demands may be required.

 

Work Environment:

In addition to normal business hours, work schedules may include after hours and weekends as needed.  May work outside and in adverse temperatures which include extreme hot, cold, and humidity.  May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.  Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by established Company Safety standards.  May require work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet for prolonged periods of time.

 

Diversity & Inclusion:

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

 

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration f