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Wastewater Technician- 2nd Shift

REILY FOODS COMPANY
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.

  • 10 Paid Company Holidays
  • Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
  • Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
  • Company‑Paid Disability
  • Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
  • And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being

Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely troubleshooting, repairing and installing equipment within the manufacturing facility and ensuring that quality products are produced timely and efficiently. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge and proper use of hand tools
  • Troubleshoot and safely repair basic mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, and components
  • Effectively prioritize equipment issues in order of importance, manage downtime, and communicate issues to peers and leadership. Escalate issues to experts or external resources as needed
  • Read and interpret equipment drawings and OEM Manuals for packaging equipment
  • Read and follow instructions regarding daily expectations, requirements, or specifications
  • Accurately complete all work order and quality paperwork
  • Report environmental, health, and safety concerns to leadership
  • Troubleshoot and fix issues as they arise in a timely manner to allow production to meet business demands
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and maintenance shop
  • Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety training and safety system ownership initiatives
  • Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately
  • Support and comply with GMP’s; understand and follow emergency action plan
  • Support food safety, quality, and legality
  • Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Technical certification preferred 
  • 3 years of manufacturing facility maintenance experience
  • Basic technical skills include Mechanical, Troubleshooting, Pneumatics, Fluid Power, Hand Tools
  • Strong problem solving and analysis skills
  • Self-directed team player with ability to communicate effectively and complete projects in a timely manner
  • Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
  • Strong safety awareness
  • Positive attitude with ability to follow rules and directions

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