• Ability to Operate all automation manufacturing equipment (including freezer technology) efficiently and safely.
• Schedule preventive maintenance/repairs for kitchen equipment replace worn or broken parts, disassembling, cleaning all parts, making the necessary mechanical repairs, adjustments, or replacements.
• Repair equipment such as but not limited to label machines, and apple coring machines.
• Reach out to equipment suppliers for parts and repair information.
• Instruct new employees on proper procedures including safety and efficiency on any machinery!
• Oversee equipment changeovers and sanitation activities.
• Knowledge and experience of working with 110/220 amps, 3 phase electricity.
• Must have the ability to consistently follow safe work practices and procedures, particularly while lifting, carrying tools, maintaining equipment, etc.
• Maintains accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time.
• Maintains required equipment inspection processes.
• Operate production equipment to meet production needs while maintaining the highest product standards!
• Support maintenance team when required.
• Prepare an emergency plan for major machinery breakdown, loss of electricity.
• REASONING ABILITY to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure proper PPE’s are utilized where necessary
• Understands, follows, and improves documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) work environment in conjunction with FSQ
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
• Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment.
• Perform and support any task assigned by the Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3-4 years of mechanical or maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and OSHA guidelines
• Language skills, ability to speak, read, write, in English must be able to interpret documents such as a safety rules, and general instructions.
• Must be knowledgeable with MS Office (Outlook, Excel & Word)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly and perform continuous, active, physical effort. Work may require the use of specialized safety equipment. Prolonged period(s) of standing required.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirement and lock out tag out procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently effectively.
• The employee must be able to work in a cold-freezer or hot environment on a frequent basis.
• Leadership experience