Description

We want to hire people who care about what they do. At C&S, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, we are proud to produce the highest quality wildlife specialty food and feeding accessory products available for the U.S. Wild Bird Feeding market. Quality is a big deal and we can't build a quality product without employees who work safely, show up every day and are committed to building a quality product. If that's who you are, then we want you on our team.

Not only do we have great pay and work environment, but we also offer a wonderful benefit package to our employees. We have medical, dental, vision insurance and a 401k with match. We offer vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. You will also receive, at no cost to you, basic life insurance and disability coverage.

Pet Segment is searching for a Maintenance Mechanic in our Fort Dodge, IA facility. This position requires you to make sure all equipment is safe and efficient to run.

Location: 1528 Cardinal Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Pay: $25 - $35/hour - depending on years of experience and education

Shift: Monday - Friday 4:00am - 2:00pm

Measures of Success

• Responsible for PM maintenance and repair of all production equipment.
• Responsible for startup and shutdown of all equipment.
• Responsible for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, plumbing, and welding as needed.
• Must have the ability to record and document all work in CMMS software and Red Zone program.
• Use required PPE and LOTO Procedures
• As a food safety qualified individual to work in an animal food plant, you will be trained to comply with all FDA regulations for GMP's and job specific responsibilities to mitigate the risk of all known or reasonably foreseeable food safety hazards.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• 2 years experience in electrical.
• Education & electrical preferred.
• Experience with forklift, scissor lift, voltage meters, and hand power tools preferred.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, and/or move 10lb up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, handle or feel with hands and arms, kneel, crouch, talk or hear.

Working Conditions

• ALLERGENS: The employee is regularly exposed to the following food allergens; dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, soy, fish, wheat, and eggs