Packaging Maintenance Technician (Primarily Swing Shift)

Packaging Maintenance Technician (Primarily Swing Shift)

Position Description: Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

Shift: Primarily Swing Shift – availability required for day and evening shifts, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends

Pay: $27.10 - $30.80 per hour D.O.E.

Benefits: Permanent, fulltime position benefits include medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Upon qualifying through hours worked, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, jury duty, bereavement leave, 401k matching, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave accrual are available from the start of employment.

Position Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to:

• Basic troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctioning equipment, ability to estimate time for repairs, and perform the repairs.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Using hand tools and power tools to make adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with multiple departments across multiple facilities
• Maintain a high level of organization
• Willingness to work in a wet environment
• Comply with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Strength- Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects, with a maximum weight of up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Stand/Walk- Stand and walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period.
• Climb/Balance- Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and the like using the feel and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on a narrow or slippery surface.
• Reach- Extend both hands and arms in any direction.
• Handle- Seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hands.
• See- Obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristic of objects.
• Twist and Turn- Able to twist/turn trunk of body from side to side.
• Stoop- Bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
• Kneel- Bend the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.
• Crouch- Bend the body downward and forward bending the spine and legs.

Job Qualifications

• GED or HS diploma
• Minimum two years’ experience as line mechanic
• Ability to obtain forklift certification
• Able to work independently and as a team to meet established deadlines
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and emphasis on efficiency
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attendance record

To Apply

All interested parties need to submit a resume to the Human Resource Department at National Frozen Foods Corporation on 188 Sturdevant Road, Chehalis, Washington or via che.hr@nffc.com. For questions please call (360)748-0015.

National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.10 - $30.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $31