Job Location: Edgerton, KS
Pay:
Starting pay rate range of $30.
00 - $32.
00/hour.
Final starting pay rate will be determined by hiring manager.
$2000 Sign-On Bonus
OT Potential
Total Rewards:
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) Starting Day 1 !!
401 (k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
Paid Time Off
Shifts:
We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime and holidays
Scheduled assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed further during interview process
Candidate Process:
Please note - all communication will be through phone, email and text.
Ensure you have access to a valid email address.
Qualified applicants will receive a phone call or email to schedule an onsite interview.
Post Offer Background Check required.
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician will help to maintain all equipment on site.
This person will work under direction of the Maintenance Manager to ensure timelines are met and guidelines are followed.
Work alongside production team members to maintain continuous operations, while producing the highest quality products.
Assemble equipment as it comes in, maintain it through preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of production equipment.
Completion of any scheduled or unscheduled task / work orders.
Duties and Job Responsibilities:
Perform minor and major maintenance duties as needed in supporting production machinery
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments as necessary
Supervise work of outside contractors
Conduct emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment
Perform preventative maintenance procedures on equipment on a scheduled basis
Experience working on baggers or bagging equipment.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
Manage tools in the facility and ensure they are kept and returned to the right place
Clear understanding of OSHA requirements and food industry GMP’s
Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management
Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion
Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of Dot’s Pretzels
Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner
Position Qualifications:
Experience in electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair required
Good skill in the use of hand and power tools
Ability to read and comprehend instruction manuals and blueprints
Preferred experience in a face paced food manufacturing environment
Preference given to candidates with a 2-year associate degree in electromechanical systems
Robotics and control experience a plus
Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.
S.
without company sponsorship
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively
Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift
Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures.
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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.
com).