What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Specialist position at Deli Star Corporation?
About Deli Star: Who We Are
Deli Star is a next-generation food manufacturing company with a clear purpose: to nourish life through protein with integrity. We specialize in fresh, sous vide cooked proteins and patented food-safety technologies, serving some of the most trusted brands, and culinary teams across the United States. Our mission is ambitious: to build a world-class fresh sous vide system. We are working towards a future in which safe, nutritious, high-quality protein is fresh and accessible to more people.
Deli Star is not a typical food manufacturer. We combine the scientific rigor, quality standards and operational discipline required in food manufacturing with the energy, creativity and entrepreneurial mindset of a growth company. With a team of 150 employees and growing, we are large enough to make a meaningful impact while remaining small enough for talented people to influence how the company evolves.
We are proud of our strong customer partnerships, our rapid growth and our long-term commitment to building an innovative, technology-enabled manufacturing platform.
Our people-first culture is grounded in three core values: Trust, Resilience, and Creativity.
We believe the future belongs to companies that can combine quality, innovation and operational excellence at scale.
We encourage applicants to explore our website to learn more about our story, our culture and our commitment to transforming the future of fresh protein.
The Process Leader role sits at the core of the manufacturing process, leading operations for Deli Star. They will drive yield, uptime, throughput, and scale-up execution. The Senior Process Leader ensures that plant systems, equipment, and processes are reliable, food safe, and drive profitable growth.
This role plays a critical part in advancing Deli Star’s fresh sous vide and cook-chill manufacturing platform by ensuring processes are robust, repeatable, and scalable.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and Repair Equipment:
Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment for the production of food products
Ensure safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment
Ensure equipment is in good working order to ensure food safety and quality
Responding to breakdowns and repairing equipment such as conveyors, gear reducers, seals, bearings, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and process equipment
Performing Preventive Maintenance and routing inspections on production equipment and systems
Identify root causes of failures and implement permanent fixes
Complete Work Orders as assigned. Document in Redzone
Support Production:
Inspect equipment and parts for damage and/or wear prior to assembly
Assembly and startup of equipment to ensure safe operation and efficient production. Complete Pre-Op documentation as required
On the floor line support during production. Mechanical Specialist will remain on their assigned line during production hours
Operating and adjusting equipment with emphasis on food safety and efficiency
Operate equipment as required to support production
Communicate with Production as well as the Maintenance team on the status of work orders
Detailed understanding of various production standards
Follow Company Policies and Industry Regulations:
Follow specific Safety and OSHA regulations
Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures under USDA and SQF guidelines
Follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Assist with keeping areas clean and orderly
Qualifications:
Associates degree or experience in industrial or facility maintenance
Complete understanding of Food Safety and Quality requirements
Strong proficiency in mechanical and electrical systems
Experience with troubleshooting Controls systems preferred
Self Motivated, good organizational skills, and detail oriented
Excellent written and communication skills
Some computer skills required
Experience within a food manufacturing environment is preferred
Ability to function both independently and collaboratively with various departments