Maintenance Technician - USA-West Bend

Job Category: · Manufacturing & OperationsJob Family: · Repair & MaintenanceJob Description: · Schreiber Foods provides dairy favorites to people around the globe. At West Bend, we specialize in cream cheese – that meet our customers' needs and appeal to consumer tastes worldwide ...

Job description

Job Category:

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family:

Repair & Maintenance

Job Description:

Schreiber Foods provides dairy favorites to people around the globe. At West Bend, we specialize in cream cheese – that meet our customers' needs and appeal to consumer tastes worldwide.

Starting Wage:

Up to $34.52 per hour (based on experience)

$0.50 premium for 2nd shift.

$1.00 premium for 3rd shift.

$5,000 sign on bonus paid out within first year.

Shift/Schedule:

2nd shift - 2 pm - 10 pm

3rd Shift - 10 pm-6 am

Overtime is expected and weekend work is likely. Overtime is paid on 8+ hours in a day, time and half paid on Saturdays and double time paid on Sundays.

Full Benefits Package Available:

• Health insurance available on date of hire (medical, dental, vision and life insurance)

• 401k Match: $ for $ on first 6%

• Paid Vacation and Holidays: 1 day after 30 days, another day after 6 months, a 3rd day after one year anniversary | 7 Paid Holidays following 30 days of employment,

• Accrue up to 5 weeks of vacation (at 18 years of service)

• Health and wellness programs available (includes a HSA with company contributions of $1,200 per year based on medical plan elections and screening and up to $600 in wellness reimbursements).

• Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Tuition Assistance Program

Job Duties:

• Work with Leaders and fellow partners to ensure Food Safety and Partner Safety

• Record accurate data on maintenance reports and network maintenance programs

• Build experience by assisting other maintenance partners to ensure systems function at maximum efficiency

• Use multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, laptops and other diagnostic equipment to assist with troubleshooting and repair equipment breakdowns

• complete routine assigned maintenance work orders under the guidance of qualified maintenance partner(s)

• Build a general knowledge of refrigeration, compressed air equipment, boiler and feed water systems

• Implement similar task functions e.g. obtain, measure, cut and position materials, select size, obtain tools and equipment.

• Assist with scaffolding, tearing down equipment, preparing foundations, moving and installing equipment, etc.

• Use measuring devices, hand in simple power tools incremental to operation.

• Perform general maintenance work, electrical systems, small machines, heating systems, plumbing, carpentry, etc as needed.

• Work is subject to final inspection and check.

• Attendance is an essential function.

• Incumbent will be expected to work on weekends to support production schedules and to perform preventative maintenance when necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent

• Effective verbal and written skills

• Manufacturing experience

• Maintenance experience

• Passing score on Ramsey test

Preferred Requirements:

• 3-5 years manufacturing/maintenance experience

• Food manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.  When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.  In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year.  That's a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.  That's hard to beat
• Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Ready to make a move?  Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.   
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.  Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn $ for focusing on your health. Depending on your medical plan enrollment, earn $1,200 in your HSA or as a cash payout for prevention activities.  Plus, use your $600 lifestyle spending account for reimbursements related to health, fitness, weight management, mental health and social wellness.
• Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

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​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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