Maintenance Technician 1

Maintenance Technician – I

About Firestone Pacific Foods 

Firestone Pacific Foods (FPF) is a top-tier, efficient processor of frozen fruit that has earned a strong reputation in the market for quality and food safety.  FPF has sales relationships with leading US and international food retailers and US food service companies.  The company is well positioned to achieve high double-digit annual growth in the highest growth frozen fruit category sub-segments including organic, private label and blended berry products.  

Agriculture Capital Fund II, an impact investment fund, acquired FPF in the fall of 2019 as part of its strategy to build out a low cost, vertically integrated supply chain of high quality, organic blueberries operating at scale to address growing global demand for this nutritious fruit. Together, FPF and Agriculture Capital seek to provide customers with product traceability back to the farm and a vehicle for creating and capturing value from Agriculture Capital’s regenerative agronomic practices.  

The Firestone Family began farming in the Vancouver, WA, in 1896.  We are a fully integrated grower processing operation for domestic and export fruit customers. Our fruit is harvested at the peak of ripeness, processed in our state-of-the art facility, and packed for shipment, ensuring quality in every product from the farm where it was grown to the finished bag in the consumer’s freezer. 

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, under close supervision, performs entry-level duties as assigned in the installation, modification, design, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and machinery used in the operation of facilities production lines and performs related duties as assigned. 3 years of experience required or ability to quickly learn necessary skills to be successful within 6 months of starting date. Expected to primarily focus on completion of preventive work orders and supports other team members in larger projects by helping where current experience and skill level can assist. Must be able to enter completion notes consistently into Fiix after work orders are complete. 

Responsibilities: 

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance tasks on manufacturing and packaging equipment, including lubrication, adjustments, and minor repairs. 
• Preventive Maintenance: Assist in conducting preventive maintenance on production machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime. 
• Troubleshooting: Help identify and troubleshoot issues with manufacturing and packaging equipment. Report any complex problems to senior maintenance staff. 
• Equipment Monitoring: Monitor the performance of production equipment and report any irregularities or malfunctions. 
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and guidelines while performing maintenance tasks. Report any safety hazards to the supervisor. 
• Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining an inventory of spare parts and tools specific to manufacturing and packaging equipment. 
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and tasks completed. Use maintenance management software as directed. 
• Emergency Response: Respond to basic emergency maintenance requests related to production equipment promptly and escalate more complex issues to senior staff. 
• Team Support: Work collaboratively with other maintenance technicians and production staff to ensure smooth operations. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs). 
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including cold storage areas. 
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, climb ladders, and perform physical tasks for extended periods. 

Administrative Activities: 

• Maintain critical spare parts inventory for company wide application. 
• Record test measurements of various equipment and log data in an organized and timely fashion. 
• Participate in safety committee and operations meetings monthly. 

Schedule:

• Full-time position with occasional overtime and weekend work as needed.

Job Essential Functions: 

• Keen safety focus 
• Quick learner that is results driven 
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions typical to the Pacific Northwest. 
• Ability to wear protective equipment necessary for safety requirements. 
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, work in splayed positions, and carry materials up to 100 lbs. daily. 
• Ability to work weekends, nights, and emergency maintenance calls. 
• Decision making/working independently. 
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics. 
• Ability to take low voltage, amperage, OHM, and pressure readings Ability to be certified to operate forklifts and scissors lifts.  
• Ability to learn refrigeration systems

Required Experience: 

• Minimum of 1 year of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; to include maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding machinery. 

Company Benefits:  

• 8 paid holidays  
• Paid Sick 
• Full-time, non-exempt employees accrue 8 days of PTO per year. 
• Dental- Principal  
• Vision- Principal, company paid for employees.  
• 401(K)- Company matches up to 4%  
• Discounted bus passes 
• Medical- United Health Care