Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. Our vision is simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will help keep our production lines running safely and efficiently while ensuring food safety and product quality.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Report problems with the FSMS to responsible managerial employees to initiate corrective actions.
• Perform and complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
• Troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, & pneumatic).
• Perform maintenance on all production supporting equipment (i.e. glycol system, RO system, Compressed Air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution systems).
• Use innovative thinking when troubleshooting equipment in order to minimize production downtime, assure food safety, product quality and personnel safety.
• Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders to include recording all utilized part numbers for inventory purposes.
• Communicate effectively and completely all relevant maintenance and production related information from shift to relieving shift.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
• Communicate with production during periods of downtime.
• Work collaboratively with all adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive improvement.

• Knowledge of GMPs.
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Must be able to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
• Work without supervision.
• Good decision making/problem solving skills.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.

• Decisive, pro‑active, self‑motivated, and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and developed communication skills.
• Data analysis and identification of trends.
• Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to the variable demands of the business.
• Ability to demonstrate working under initiative and think things through to solution.
• Ability to work under own supervision.

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years previous maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment:
  Operating in a fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.

• May be minimal travel required as needed for training.

• Stand or sit.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs).
• Carry weight, lift.
• Walking.
• Driving.
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance.
• Visual/Sensory: attention to detail.
• Coordination and Dexterity: excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Mental Stress: pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:
Pay Range: $24.60–$33.82 an hour

Shift: 5:00 am–1:30 pm (1st shift) with flexibility during weekends as needed
Status:
Non‑Exempt

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well‑being benefits
• Discount programs

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.