What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician- Midnight shift 11p-7a position at Kar Nut Products Co?
Second Nature Brands is on a mission to grow from $500M to $1B over the next 4 years through an aggressive combination of M&A and organic growth. We have an opening for a Maintenance Technician position, who will be an important member of the supply chain team during this growth.
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at Second Nature Brands This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery and equipment in our food manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background, ensuring all production equipment runs efficiently while adhering to food safety and quality standards.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on production equipment, packaging machinery, conveyors, boilers, refrigeration systems, and other facility infrastructure.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and provide timely resolutions to maintain production efficiency.
- Follow and enforce safety protocols, including lockout/tagout.
- Work closely with production and quality teams to ensure equipment operates in compliance with SQF (Quality & Food Safety), and OSHA Safety.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts inventory, and equipment performance.
- Assist in equipment installation, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
- Adhere to FDA, SQF (Quality & Food Safety), and OSHA Safety policies
- Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Maintain clean and safe work area
- Preform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification in maintenance, mechatronics, or industrial technology preferred.
- 2 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skill.
- Must be able to read and write in English proficiently.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly
- Standing for 8-10 hrs
- Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and perform tasks in confined spaces
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by company.
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be high.
Midnight Shift 11p-7a Monday through Friday. Qualified candidates must be willing and able to work daily overtime as well as weekends as needed.
The starting pay rate is $26.00 per hour plus $1.00 shift premium for midnight
Kar’s Nuts – Madison Heights, MI
Location: 1200 East 14 Mile in Madison Heights, Michigan.
This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, employee discount, medical, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match!
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Second Nature Brands is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking and treat products under the Kar's®, Second Nature® and Sanders Fine Chocolatiers® brands. Kar's® and Second Nature® are two of the best-selling trail mix brands in the nation, including the #1 selling Kar's Sweet 'n Salty Mix. Sanders produces premium confections, including its renowned Sea Salt Caramels, artisanal chocolates, baked goods, dessert toppings and ice cream and has retail locations in Michigan. Check out our website at http://www.secondnaturebrandsus.com/ to see how Second Nature Brands is creating snacks and treats that make lives better, naturally.
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