Maintenance Technician

Description

Founded in 2014 in Asheville, NC, Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn Inc., is a leading gourmet popcorn company in the U.S. Poppy is the fastest growing small to mid‑sized CPG company in its category and boldly pursues ambitious goals that outperform the industry.

We are a people‑first organization and offer a professional, challenging and rewarding work environment. We are currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Manager for our production facility in South Asheville. We are looking for innovative, creative, high‑energy and talented professionals that have a passion for growing strong brands and products, thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, and build and lead fun, high‑performing teams.

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The Maintenance Technician will be a skilled and proactive leader in our facility’s maintenance operations and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. This role combines hands‑on technical support and administrative oversight; you will implement and oversee preventive maintenance programs, manage equipment projects, and ensure facility upkeep for long‑term efficiency and cost control; collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards, including OSHA, FDA, and GMP requirements.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Implements and maintains a preventive maintenance program for all equipment
• Perform skilled maintenance tasks on production equipment and on building/property
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety, and other company programs and procedures
• Assist with training of plant employees in proper and safe equipment operation and general safety protocols
• Maintains interior/exterior building structures for longer asset life, including, but not limited to painting and carpentry, snow/ice removal
• Hire and oversee outside contractors and service providers as appropriate
• Understands and ensures compliance with local, county, and state health, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, wastewater, water quality, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other government agency codes and regulations
• Assists in inspections and audits by local, county, and state health departments; ensures compliance with policies and regulations formulated by these organizations as they relate to our facility
• Manages maintenance activities within budget
• Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a supervisor immediately
• Maintain accurate records for parts, repairs, schedules as needed
• Proper use of PPE at all times
• Responsible to enforce safety protocols
• Understand all production operator tasks; may assist in production
• Some janitorial duties
• Use of forklift as needed
• Other duties as needed and/or assigned

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (food manufacturing preferred)
• Knowledge of all basic maintenance tasks relating to electrical, fabrication, plumbing, and welding
• Knowledge of all proper and safe maintenance operations
• Experience with sourcing and interacting with contractors

• Strong attention to detail
• Initiative and ability to work independently and without direct supervision
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions
• Computer skills including email, spreadsheets and documents
• Ability to multi‑task and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to interact and communicate well with all employees and contractors
• Forklift experience or ability to learn

• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Push or pull up to 160 lbs
• Repetitive bending, lifting, and hand/arm movements. Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, taste, smell, see, and operate objects, tools and controls
• May be required to work a weekend and/or evening shift

Plant Manager

No direct reports at this time

Benefit package available

First shift hours, M-F, some on call may be needed

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services

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