Maintenance Apprentice

This is an opening on 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm) and 3rd shift (10:00pm - 6:30am) Please specify in the questionnaire which shift you prefer.

MISSION:

Jackson’s Food Company is the Snack Super™ brand powered by heroic employees and premium avocado oil. We stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever. All employees support our mission of delivering a safe and quality product.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Apprentice supports the maintenance team in performing basic preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production machinery and facility equipment. This entry-level role is designed to provide hands-on training and skill development in a food manufacturing environment.

Working under the guidance of experienced technicians and leadership, the Maintenance Apprentice plays an important role in supporting equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safe and efficient operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned. Individual will work a varied schedule based on client needs.

• Assist maintenance technicians with routine maintenance and repair of production and facility equipment
• Support preventative maintenance activities as directed, including inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and basic adjustments
• Learn to use the Fix CMMS to review work orders and document completed tasks
• Assist with equipment setups, changeovers, and production support activities
• Respond to maintenance requests with urgency and escalate issues to senior technicians as needed
• Help maintain tools, parts, and maintenance work areas in a clean and organized manner
• Observe and learn troubleshooting techniques for mechanical and electrical systems
• Assist with installation of parts and equipment under supervision
• Follow all safety, food safety, and quality standards including GMP requirements
• Report any safety, equipment, or food safety concerns to a supervisor immediately
• Participate in training and development opportunities to build technical skills

Required Experience:

• Willing to obtain valid Forklift operator certification
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet, on occasion; as well as drop ladder into/pull out of tanks and put into position.
• Previous hands-on experience (internship, part-time, or school-based) in mechanical or maintenance work required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school coursework or enrollment in a maintenance, mechanical, or industrial program required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in learning industrial maintenance

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• At Jackson's, every team member is accountable for comprehending our SQF food safety policy, recognizing its relevance to their role, and actively upholding their responsibility in guaranteeing the production of safe and superior-quality products.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand more than 2/3 of the time.

• Ability to walk more than 2/3 of the time.

• Ability to sit less than 1/3 of the time.

• Ability to use hands more than 2/3 of the time.

• Ability to reach with hands and arms more than 2/3 of the time.

• Ability to climb or balance 1/3 – 2/3 of the time.

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 – 2/3 of the time.

• Ability to talk and hear greater than 2/3 of the time.

• Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) while working on computer 3/3 of the time or less.

• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) while working in manufacturing plant, 2/3 of the time or more.

• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) while working in manufacturing plant, 2/3 of the time or more.

• Peripheral vision ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) to ensure safety of yourself and others while working in manufacturing plant, 2/3 of the time or more.

• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) to ensure safety of yourself and others while working in manufacturing plant, 2/3 of the time or more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment includes working in or near:

• Working in office environment (home or corporate location) 1/3 of the time or less

• Working in a manufacturing environment 2/3 of the time or more. The following may apply:

o Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

o High and/or precarious places

• Noise in the work environment is: