Maintenance Technician I

Starting Pay: $21.75 / hour or more, depending on experience

Additional: $2.00/hour shift differential from 3pm — 6am

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am – 3:30pm

Packaging/Production

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!

Who we are! Schwans Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tonys®, Big Daddys™, Villa Prima®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smiths® and Edwards® desserts; Bibigo®, and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwans, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

What we want to do for you:We offer eligible employees competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans

Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year

401k with Company Match

What we are looking for: Here at Schwans Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean, and healthy workspaces. And we want individuals that take that seriously.

High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of related experience Ability to operate multiple machines safely with minimal supervision and obtain necessary production specifications

Proficient communication and problem-solving skills to pass on information to co-workers and to relay information to and from all employee levels including management

Candidates receiving offers of employment will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-placement background check and drug screen

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the operation of multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment ranging from simple to more difficult complexity

Responsible for set up and pre-running of the equipment to ensure proper production startup

Control of line speeds, batch formula, production rates, starting and stopping equipment, and overall product elegance and safety

Responsible for light maintenance repairs and preventative maintenance of all equipment and assisting maintenance in keeping all equipment and facility in good repair and regularly serviced

Responsible for various quality checks

Completes all required paperwork (for example: downtime HACCP etc. utilizing SAP SOPs Safety operation training as appropriate)

The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots

May be responsible for disassembling, disconnecting, cleaning, operating, and reassembling and reconnecting lines and equipment

Conduct yourself in a manner consistent with company mission values code of ethics policies and other standards of conduct

Hours may change based on production schedule (some overtime and weekend work may be required)

The employing subsidiaries of Schwans Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.