Maintenance Mechanic

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The primary function of an Assistant Mechanic is to maintain, repair, replace, modify and install plant, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other related controls for all plant manufacturing and support equipment while under the direction of the Head Mechanic. This is 1st shift role, requiring candidates to have "gable top packaging" experience.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Repair, replace, troubleshoot various manufacturing, packaging and support equipment
• Make necessary adjustments on a daily basis to ensure quality meets production specs
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to operate efficiently
• Strong technical ability and mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and modify equipment
• Inspects, tests and repairs mechanical machinery, parts and hardware in equipment
• Reading, writing, organizational and good communication skills
• Inform management of any unresolved or problem equipment
• Assists in commitment to food safety principles and procedures, GMPs and HACCP
• Reliability and dependability
• Ability to follow all safety rules
• Assists in the commitment to overall implementation of food safety policies and procedures, including HACCP, GMPs and good employee hygiene
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.)
• Make decisions, solve minor problems and notify Supervisory personnel when necessary
• Assist in other job functions as needed including packaging

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• HIgh School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have 3 years previous experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing setting
• Must have prior knowledge and ability to repair Nimco packaging machinery
• Must have experience and working knowledge of "gable top packaging" functions and procedures

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$25.00 - $35.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.