Maintenance Technician

Summary

Perform basic maintenance and preventive tasks on beverage packaging equipment, including lubrication, filter changes, and part replacements. Gain hands-on experience operating and supporting equipment such as blow molds, fillers, pasteurizers, labelers, wrappers, and conveyors to assist with line changeovers and troubleshooting. Utilize the maintenance management system to document work orders and update inventory records. Assist with basic mechanical and electrical repairs while adhering to safety procedures and regulations, including LOTO and PPE requirements. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with GMP and workplace standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance operations on a beverage packaging line and completing preventive maintenance tasks.
• Obtain working knowledge and experience operating beverage processing and packaging equipment (blow molds, filling equipment, pasteurizer, labeling equipment, packaging equipment, film wrappers, automated palletizers, depalletizers, and conveyors) in order to support production with line changeovers, and basic troubleshooting.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks including but not limited to lubrication, filter replacements, replacing worn out parts and monitoring equipment for signs of wear, vibration, or temperature changes.
• Utilize the maintenance management system; entering completed work orders including parts and materials used to ensure inventories are updated.
• Assist with basic mechanical and electrical repairs ensuring to follow safe operation of equipment and tools.
• Follow company procedures for safety and ensure state and federal occupational safety regulations are followed (lock out tag out, PPE, machine guarding, hot work, etc).
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by performing housekeeping complying with GMPs SQF HAACP, LOTO and general workplace safety standards.
• Promoting a culture of safety and reporting any unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions or potential hazards immediately
• Must maintain accurate documentation that is legible, and organized.
• Must follow good manufacturing practices
• Must ensure food safety and quality are maintained by following regulations and company guidelines
• Participate in ongoing training related to job duties, safety, equipment operation, and product handling.
• Perform other duties as directed by management
• These responsibilities are considered essential functions of the role and must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Required Qualifications

· Must be at least 18 years of age or older

· 2 or more years of beverage manufacturing experience

Education / Certificates

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing of 6 or more hours
• Ability to perform repetitious work.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand up to 80% of shift.
• Squatting, and pushing/pulling up to 30% of shift.
• Twisting, grasping, reaching, turning, stooping, and lifting up to 80% of shift.
• Repetitive Tasks and motions
• Operation of pallet jacks and/or forklift operation

Location: 100 Ceramic Tile Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Work Environment:

• Work areas consist of both indoor and outdoor warehouse setting, concrete flooring, moderate noise levels, and led lighting
• Fast paced Automated machinery and equipment for processing and production
• Warehouse is not climate controlled; temperatures very based on seasonal changes providing exposure to heat, cold, humidity and dust

Expected Hours: Variable shifts; production lines run 24 hours / 7 days a week and requires all employees to have open availability, including but not limited to working weekends, evenings, holidays.

The salary or wage range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data, and the candidate's qualifications and experience. Final salary offers will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate's qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience and geographic location of the position. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

Matrix Bottling Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and workplace accommodation. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, The American with Disabilities Act (ADAA) we do not discriminate against any employ or candidate based on race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (including language restrictions), age, disability (physical, intellectual/developmental, or mental health), pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, political affiliation, ancestry, domestic violence victim status or any other protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance Technician: 3 years (Required)
• automated machinery: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $45