Maintenance Technician, Food Manufacturing

At Universal Pure, we are dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (a form of food pasteurization), cold storage, and other services for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

Join the Food Manufacturing Industry in a Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse, Factory type role!

We have an opening 1st Shift (6:00am- 2:00pm) . Schedule flexibility is required.
Pay depends on Knowledge, skills and abilities.

Benefits offered at Universal Pure:

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week!
• Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP)
• Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance
• A culture of people development and internal career growth
• A culture of caring, collaboration and respect

Maintenance Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as controls, proximity sensors, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches and timers.
• Repair and maintain high pressure pasteurization equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as hydronic and hydraulic seals, high pressure components, air compressors, pumps, hoses and cylinders.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, water heaters, HVAC, water pumps, heat exchangers, evaporators, fans and powered industrial equipment.
• Adherence to the facility’s Document Control Policy following completion of training.
• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role
• Handle any minor tasks related to the duties of the position

Maintenance Technician Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Welding Experience preferred but not required
• Must have flexibility with work schedule and job duties when the location environment changes.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (speak, read, and write)
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and perform position responsibilities accurately and to deadline.

Maintenance Technician Demands and Working Conditions:

• Within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve potential exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability."

Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

"Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of this test.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Warehouse

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Villa Rica, GA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Villa Rica, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person