Building Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

Overview

Join a Mission That Matters – Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms. At Butterball® Farms, we’re more than a butter manufacturer – we’re a purpose‑driven company. For over 60 years, we partnered with leading food brands to create innovative, value‑added butter products that bring flavor and quality to millions of tables. Our mission is simple:
to Enrich Lives, inside and outside our walls. Recognized as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Butterball Farms is a place where people grow, ideas thrive, and collaboration drives excellence.

• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
  • Build your career in an environment that encourages development, accountability, and internal promotion.
• High-Performance Culture
  • Join a workplace where we challenge each other to grow, think differently, and deliver our best – every shift, every day.
• Inclusive & Supportive Environment
  • We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Every voice matters.
• Competitive Pay & Shift Premiums
  • Additional premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift roles.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Because rest and balance make us stronger.
• 401(k) with Company Match
  • Invest in your future while you help us build ours.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuous Learning
  • Grow your career with educational support.
• Community Connection
  • Access The Source for resources, financial counseling, and family services — supporting the whole you.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Confidential support for personal, family, or work‑related matters.

• Diagnose and perform general maintenance and repair of structural and building fabric, electrical (high and low voltage, single phase, and three phase), plumbing (leaks, clogs, faucets, toilets, drains).
• Perform first‑level quality checks on HVAC, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Complete and document work orders and preventive maintenance tasks using the Redzone Reliability Module.
• Advise the Maintenance Manager of identified issues and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with minor construction projects and facility upgrades.
• Conduct audits related to preventative maintenance.
• Monitor and respond to building safety and security concerns.
• Coordinate and oversee on‑site vendors and contractors.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, repairs, and issues.
• Organize storage of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Manage and order maintenance inventory and supplies.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies, OSHA standards, MIOSHA regulations, and local building codes.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 3‑5 years of hands‑on facility maintenance experience required.
• EPA certification, HVAC/R experience preferred.
• Welding experience preferred.

• Ability to troubleshoot high, low, and control voltage systems.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proficiency using an iPad and email systems.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective time management and task prioritization.
• Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing sanitary design preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and MIOSHA regulations preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergencies as needed.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered on an individual basis.

Continuous (67–100% of the time):

• Seeing
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Standing
• Repetitive hand motions
• Kneeling
• Grasping
• Talking
• Hearing
• Walking
• Bending at the waist
• Twisting upper body
• Stooping
• Crouching
• Pushing
• Driving

• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 10 lbs (sedentary)
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs (medium)
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 20 lbs (light)
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 100 lbs (heavy) or more (very heavy)