What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cheese Plant Packaging - Maintenance Technician position at Gossner Foods, Inc.?
Cheese Plant Packaging - Maintenance Technician
Position Summary
The Packaging Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing packaging equipment. This position supports safe, reliable, and efficient packaging operations by responding promptly to maintenance requests, completing preventative maintenance tasks, and identifying potential equipment issues before they result in downtime. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, works well independently, and has experience repairing industrial or food-processing equipment. Electrical, welding, and fabrication experience is preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain packaging machinery.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance according to established checklists and procedures.
- Conduct routine visual inspections of packaging equipment.
- Assist with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects.
- Perform welding and fabrication work when qualified and needed.
- Perform other maintenance and facility-related duties as assigned.
- Follow all company safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, GMPs, and food-safety policies.
Qualifications
- Previous mechanical maintenance or industrial equipment repair experience is preferred.
- Welding and fabrication experience is preferred.
- Ability to read & understand equipment electrical schematics.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision.
- Basic understanding of PLC programming preferred.
- Knowledge of robotic programming preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, reach, and work in confined or elevated areas as required.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
Day Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Some Fridays may be required, and hours may vary.
Benefits:
At Gossner Foods, we care about our team members and offer a range of attractive benefits, including:
- FREE HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION FOR EMPLOYEES!
- Health, Dental, Vision, HSA with employer match up to $1,000
- Paid time off.
- Holiday Pay.
- Weekend pay 2.50/hr.
- 401k with Company match.
- Quarterly bonuses to reward your hard work.
- Onsite cafeteria to keep you fueled and energized.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a part of our cheese-loving family and help create the finest cheese products in the industry. Apply today and let's craft excellence together!
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At Gossner Foods, we're not just a company-we're a growing family business with three dynamic locations across the western United States. With over 120 years of cheese-making expertise, cutting-edge equipment, and a passionate team, we're proud to be a leader in the dairy industry.
What started as a humble Swiss cheese plant has evolved into a thriving enterprise producing over 30 varieties of cheese and offering delicious UHT (Ultra High Temperature) shelf-stable milk in an array of flavors.
Be part of our exciting journey and contribute to our tradition of excellence. At Gossner Foods, every day brings new opportunities to innovate, grow, and make a difference. Join us and taste the success!
Gossner Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We want applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."