Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Day Shift

First-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Maintenance Mechanic for our Lake City, FL location.

• 5-Day Workweek, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week (with available overtime as needed)
  
  

Starting Pay: Compensation will be determined by relevant experience and the interview process

Pay Type: Hourly rate with overtime pay, paid bi-weekly

Core Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm (with available overtime as needed)

Work Setting: Onsite, warehouse/production environment

Work Location: 688 NW Waldo Street, Lake City, FL 32055

Benefit Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. See our benefits summary below.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plant equipment, facilities, and grounds to support safe, efficient warehouse operations. This hands-on role works independently and as part of a team to minimize operational downtime, improve reliability, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a manufacturing and agricultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production, packaging, and warehouse equipment, vehicles, and facility systems
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical (including basic 3‑phase), hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Support fabrication, welding, plumbing, carpentry, and minor construction or modification projects as needed
• Maintain maintenance records, preventative maintenance schedules, and parts inventory
• Safely operate and maintain tools, forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, and other equipment
• Complete facility and grounds upkeep tasks as needed (lighting, painting, snow removal, general repairs)
• Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, equipment lockout/tagout, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements
• Assist with improvement projects that enhance safety, quality, productivity, or compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in maintenance, welding, electrical, or related trades preferred
• 2 years of maintenance mechanic experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or agricultural environment preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read basic blueprints and schematics
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate equipment issues clearly
• Forklift certification preferred; willingness to obtain required equipment certifications with company support
• Willingness and ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the year
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs., work at heights, and perform physical tasks in an industrial environment
  
  

Note: Job responsibilities may change over time based on business needs.

About Furst-McNess Company

For more than a century, Furst‑McNess Company has been a trusted leader in animal nutrition, delivering innovative feed, mineral, and management solutions to livestock producers across the United States. Our longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service guides everything we do. We bring together deep industry expertise and a people‑first culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Above all, we are dedicated to “Doing What’s Right” for animals, producers, and the future of agriculture. Learn more about us at https://www.mcness.com/

• Locations: We have facilities and offices located throughout the United States, as well as an office in London, Ontario, Canada.
  
  

Our Culture

At Furst-McNess, we strive to:

• Understand that being great is a choice
• Never settle for average or “good enough”
• Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better
• Work as a team
• Value and respect one another
• Earn trust through our actions
• Act in a sage and professional manner at all times
• Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity
• Deliver on the commitments we make
• Invest in our professional and personal development
• Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success
• Have fun and celebrate our successes
  
  

Benefit Package Summary

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 5%
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Floating Holidays
• 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents
• Fitness Reimbursement, $200 annually
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• PPE provided