Warehouse Maintenance Technician

Location - Onsite Thisis an onsite role that works at Cashton Distribution Center in Cashton, WI. The hours/Schedule for the role will be 6am to 2:30pm, 5 days a week. On call every 6 weeks- on call for a 7 day window of Thursday to Wednesday.
Employee Type - Hourly
Bonus - This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.
Safety Sensitive - Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to haveto think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are basedon the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth.  We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned byfamily farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the verybeginning.  Once pioneers of organicagriculture, we're now an established leader.  Organic is all we do.  We aredriven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stabilityby the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organicproducts.

Summary of Role
The Warehouse Maintenance Technician provides hands on maintenance and operational support across powered industrial equipment, facility assets, and maintenance systems at the Cashton Distribution Center. This role is broad in scope and supports preventive maintenance, equipment service support, inventory and documentation ownership, training support, and on call coverage. This role is expected to operate independently on routine work, escalate unfamiliar issues appropriately, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the maintenance team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
oPerform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities on facility systems and material handling equipment, including but not limited to powered industrial equipment, batteries and charging systems, spotters, docks, wrappers, racking, overhead doors, generators, ammonia related equipment and the automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).
oSupport continuous facility operation by participating in "on call" availability outside normal business hours. 
oManage work within the established computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) including accurate entry, prioritization, and completion of work orders and preventive maintenance tasks. 
oPerform all work in compliance with OSHA regulations, cooperative safety policies, and site-specific safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work and contractor safety requirements applicable to assigned tasks. 
oMaintain required safety training, certifications, medical evaluations and annual fit testing as required by the respiratory protection program. Must be able to wear and properly use a full-face air purifying respirator. 
oEnsure proper use, training, and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with the PPE assessment specific to each location, job function, or exposure level.
oSafely perform work at heights using fall protection systems when required. Must be able to occasionally climb and troubleshoot equipment up to approximately 90 feet. 
oWork with maintenance leadership and team members to continuously improve equipment reliability, documentation quality, inventory accuracy, parts usage discipline and maintenance workflows. 
oHandle confidential information with discretion.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
oKeeps work area, tools and equipment clean and orderly.
oAssists other maintenance team members as needed to support operations across shifts. 
oProvides support to other facility maintenance teams as required.
oOther duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
oHigh School Diploma or HSED 
o3-5 years demonstrated experience in an industrial setting, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
oBroad mechanical aptitude with ability to work across multiple equipment types rather than a single specialized trade.
oProven troubleshooting skills across multiple applications and equipment types. 
oCompetent operational ability and acceptable knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
oAbility to work effectively and maintain deadlines with limited supervision.
oCritical thinking and decision-making skills; able to make effective decisions among primarily known / understood conditions with occasional variables.
oBasic math skills including arithmetic; ability to perform and interpret basic calculations related to count, weight, time, rate, and distance.
oVerbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
oEffective collaborative skills. Must perform comfortably in group settings. 
oMust be able to read, write, and understand English.
oStrong work ethic with history of good attendance.
oAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced service orientated environment while managing competing priorities. 
oAbility to lift, up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally lift, up to 100 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull objects up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
oMust be able to perform physical work in a variety of positions and at various heights includes bending, stooping, crawling, reaching, and twisting of arms and body movement.
oAbility to tolerate a variety of temperatures conditions from cold to very warm.
oValid driver's license required.  

Base hourly wage range: 26.34 per hour - 31.93 per hour
The typical hourly wage for a new hire with little or no experience is 26.34. This position alsoreceives a 2.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 12am, a 3.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 12am and 6am or this position receives a2.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. This hourly wage rangeis exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also includeincentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. Ifyou are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/orexperience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity andconsider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any finaloffer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role shouldexpect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage rangeis not typical.

Benefits
We believe when our peopleare strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive andholistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and theirfamily's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will. 
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to 1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - 50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - 50,000 of life insurance coverage of 50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual 360 Lifestyle Spending Account