Responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of all equipment ensuring product quality, employee safety, and food safety standards, as well as regulatory requirements are met or exceeded.
Areas of responsibilities include, but not limited to: Plant equipment and conveyors, Production lines, Prep Areas, Dry and Finish Goods Storage, Chillers, Kitchen Ventilation, Fire and Safety Systems, Buildings and Grounds, CIP, and Bulk Chemicals.
Supports adherence to the production schedule developed by the Master Scheduler ensuring the highest levels of customer service and production efficiency by ensuring effective and efficient equipment operation and limited downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
Efficiently operate equipment in a safe manner in accordance with OEM guidelines.
Completes scheduled Preventative Maintenance Tasks as assigned.
Maintains equipment records and inspections.
Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning and non-functioning equipment.
Maintains Maintenance Shop, Electrical Room, Parts Room, and Production Floor as it relates to maintenance in a clean and organized manner.
Maintains neat and orderly personal appearance.
Installs new equipment and moves existing equipment.
Plans own work by organizing job site, specifying OEM parts, communicating plan to effected personnel, and staging appropriate tools.
Maintain effective line of communication between maintenance and operations. Provide current and correct information to the operation's team on maintenance issues that relate to floor production.
Assures that Employee Job Safety Accountabilities are completed. Identifies compliance issues promptly and reports to appropriate individual.
With QA, Safety, and others as appropriate, assists in execution of action plans related to health/safety to ensure the highest level of compliance.
Assist in the completion of GSTD investigations
Performs lubrication rounds in accordance with OEM guidelines.
Performs other maintenance tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Ability to obtain Full-face respirator certification (we will provide certification program)
Proficient in - Microsoft Word and Excel, CMMS, Control System
Able to read electrical and mechanical plans
Ability to obtain forklift/ scissor lift/ and boom lift certification
Preferred 8-10 years of maintenance experience and advanced troubleshooting abilities
2+ years of manufacturing experience; Food manufacturing experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
We ask for mechanics to have a basic tool set. Combo wrenches, screwdrivers, basic socket set, channel locks, adjustable wrenches, small sledgehammer. We supply electrical screwdrivers and are going to provide meters.
Preferred specialized advanced skills:
Sanitary welding (Tig)
Vibrational Analysis
PLC/Control experience
Fabrication experience
Equipment Center lining
Required attributes
Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward
Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team
Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Creative problem-solving skills
Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once
Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments
Passionate about food
Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect
As A Leader Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You Are Expected To:
Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture
Create a culture of accountability & performance
Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Plan work, track results and resolve variances
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.
Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.
Position has little to no contact with customers.
Position makes indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.
Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands/Efforts
Extensive walking and standing
Vision/hearing
Talking
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
Climb and balance
Must be willing to work all shifts, weekends and some holidays
Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Mental & Visual Demands
Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.
Work Environment and Hazards
Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.
The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
Please have availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time. May need to work weekends or overtime as required.
Compensation: $28.00-$36.00/hr (DOE)
Kettle Cuisine offers the following benefits at low cost or no cost:
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
401K
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Tuition Assistance
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
CORE VALUES
Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.
Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all-natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle
Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners
Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team
Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence
