Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift(S1151)

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift(S1151) Department: Maintenance Location: South St. Paul, MN 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 2 PM - 10:00 PM, OT & Weekends as Needed Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance AD & D Paid Parental Leave 401k About the Wellness Pet Company The Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to help the next generation of pet parents fulfill a shared life of wellbeing with their pets through a foundation of proven nutrition. We are committed to crafting high-quality pet food, dental chews, treats, and topper recipes that are made with the perfect balance of high-quality natural ingredients paired with the latest scientific research and technologies. As a community of people working together, Wellies are positively obsessed with how to deliver proven health outcomes that pet parents can see and pets can taste. Wellies bring their best to work every day, come ready to collaborate, embrace the hard things, and own their outcomes. What You’ll Accomplish Providing upmost care and maintenance for the safety and wellbeing of our employees and equipment. Operate machinery and equipment used in the manufacture of products Read and follow manuals, work instructions, master samples, process alerts and procedures Inspect products for surface defects and flaws Performing preventative maintenance and emergency repairs as needed A clean, safe, and sanitary work area at all times Participate in the audits and assist in the development of procedures and corrective Completes all related daily and maintenance reports Must adhere to the plant’s HACCP plans Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) Troubleshooting PLC operated packing equipment Electrical knowledge: 110 to 480 volt Use of handheld power tools May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned Who We’re Looking For Team Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed with all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so, we are seeking an individual who: Always starts with the consumer Is dedicated to doing it right the first time Brings their best every day Has an “all-in” mindset Embraces the hard things and does them right away Owns their outcomes Gives back to their community Why Wellness Pet? We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. We treat every Wellie to a best-in-class benefits package, a warm and welcoming environment, and a place where you can learn and grow professionally. More information about what makes us special can be found on our website. The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We foster an inclusive work environment and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Position Summary Properly perform preventative maintenance, while ensuring a proper production flow, to the production lines. Preferred Experience Troubleshooting any issues with Injection Molding Optimize material process to create consistent product Direct production operators on basic troubleshooting Installing and removing molds from the press based on production schedule Setup of molding machine including tooling and programming Setup auxiliary processing equipment including robot, grinder, take-away belts, etc Install water lines, airlines, hot runners, or other machine utilities as needed Carry out preventative maintenance on machines in collaboration with maintenance team Safety Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager Responsible to participate in mandatory safety training program requirements. Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries. Quality & Food Safety Completes quality and food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager. Responsible to participate in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements. Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the Quality Policy Manual. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies. Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system. Position Requirements Minimum of a high school education 3 years related field experience Required to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math Required to lift up to 50 pounds Regularly sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust odors, fumes, oils and greases Ability to drive vehicle during the workday is required Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned Good math and analytical skills Good communication skills (oral and written) Ability to work well with others Self-Motivated Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Computer (PC) skills, with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, etc.) Adaptable/Flexible: Functions effectively within ever-changing environments. Easily adjusts to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change. Is resilient, positive and calm under pressure. Preferred Qualifications Injection molding certificates Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawing packets Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. #LI-KB1