Reporting to the Facilities Manager, Located on-site at HARIBO’s brand new manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, in the Kenosha metro area on I-94, the Building Maintenance Technician will perform a wide variety of general and preventative maintenance and repair work ensuring, focused on the building and grounds, ensuring our premises are always state of the art and reflect our high HARIBO standards.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assigned building maintenance tasks, making adjustments and repairs to optimize facility performance on assigned shift, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Responsible for safely, efficiently and with a focus on our high quality standards operating, maintaining and cleaning the assigned building maintenance areas.
• Ensure in the repair of plumbing, painting, lighting, ballast replacement, hard surfaces, walls, and add, moves and changes to furniture and shelves.
• Conduct maintenance and minor repairs of heating, ventilation systems, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Ensure the repair and maintenance of lockable hardware such as doors, automatic electric doors, windows, lockers, and magnetic keying systems to ensure safety of facilities and maintain systems.
• Assist in the writing of specification for repairs and new construction.
• Meet regularly with management to determine priorities of improvement.
• Regularly inspect property for needed improvements and upkeep.
• Utilize and lead the work of the approved outside contractors for larger jobs.
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Report any maintenance concerns or issues to management immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma.
• 2 years’ experience working in at least one relevant trade in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting.
• Must be flexible with work scheduling as well as overtime.
• Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in Building Maintenance, must be able to understand the need for Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary to perform a specific function safely.
• Requires computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft programs such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience in computerized work order systems.
• Requires the development of a working knowledge of food safety and food quality standards and regulations such as SQF and environmental safety regulations along with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Requires basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with percentages, and have basic knowledge of algebra as well as make fine adjustments in equipment settings.
• Requires teamwork ability; works well with others and communicates effectively with all associates.

What can you expect?

You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company's success.

ABOUT YOU:

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact with your work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a people-person with a passion for consumer-packaged goods? Does working in a growing organization excite you? If the answer is yes, then this is the job for you! Working at HARIBO inspires childlike happiness through the impactful work, dedication, and passion for our brand. Come join our team, where our associates are our greatest asset!

The Happy World of HARIBO is more than a business; we’re family. We always have been, since our founding in 1920. For the last 100 years, while we’ve expanded internationally and created over 1,000 confectionery treats, we’ve known our talented Associates are behind our greatest successes. That’s why we’re committed to investing in their growth, development and career opportunities.

At HARIBO, you’re empowered to charter your own path with mentoring and support from colleagues throughout the business. We encourage you to try new things, think of possibilities and aim higher – all while having fun delivering moments of childlike happiness to our gummi fans in the U.S.

Our core values and focus on long-term success continue to guide the way we do business every day. Our success story is rooted in our teams, and giving them the autonomy, support and freedom to make the best decisions for our consumers, customers and each other.

We give back to the places where we live and work. We listen to our consumers and get excited about innovation. We encourage diverse schools of thought and nurture inclusivity. We work to inspire joy through sweet treats that are fun to share. Want to know more about us? Please visit Haribo.com.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email careers-us@Haribo.com.