CALF Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift (11 PM - 7 AM, Sun-Thurs)

Location – Onsite  
This is an onsite role that works at Conversion & Labeling Facility in Cashton, WI. The shift/hours are 11 PM - 7 AM, Sunday - Thursday 
Employee Type – Hourly
Bonus Eligibility – No
Safety Sensitive – Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth.  We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning.  Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader.  Organic is all we do.  We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Summary of Role

The Maintenance Technician for Conversion and Labeling Facility (CALF) focuses on the maintenance of all plant equipment at the CALF facility.  This role is also responsible for completing facilities-related projects as assigned.  This is a safety sensitive role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on stainless equipment.
• Monitor and assist with routine maintenance Electrical, Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on various equipment such as cheese cutting equipment, Ghee cooking and processing equipment, X-ray/metal detection, box erector, robotics, coolers, boilers, air compressors, convoying systems, vacuum pumps, product pumps, COP and CIP equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting methods including but not limited to, Electrical, Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including reading prints, manuals, working with vendors, troubleshooting programable power controls (PLC, HMI’s, power supplies, etc.), rebuilding gearboxes, replacing bearings, and valves repair/rebuilding.
• Able to understand and make adjustments to equipment under different password protected service levels
• Suggest equipment and building repairs, including obtaining quotes.
• Recommends and implements equipment and process improvements to the team
• Maintain accurate maintenance performance records.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule.
• Inspect and repair sanitation equipment, as appropriate.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment according to the manufacture’s guidelines.
• Perform general carpentry for Grade A condition and in compliance with building codes.
• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, and quality assurance policies and practices.
• Adhere to all safety requirements including Lock out tag out. (LOTO)

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with selecting contract help for equipment, electrical and building repair, as needed.
  Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Two year technical degree in maintenance trade or at least three years of experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout shift as needed.
• Experience with boilers preferred.
• Ability to work in an environment that includes: confined spaces, chemicals, hot spaces, noisy spaces, and working at heights with the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to obtain appropriate respirator training.
• Knowledge of ladder logic computer controls preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends, as needed.
• Ability to be on call as needed
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice’s preferred.
• Experience with food packaging equipment preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to multi-task
• Basic understanding of plumbing and electrical codes and regulatory standards preferred.

Base salary/hourly wage range: $22.29 per hour - $31.69 per hour
This position also receives a $1.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 6am, and a $1.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. This hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary/hourly wage range is not typical.

Benefits
We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees’ and their family's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will. 
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account 
• $65 monthly massage/chiropractic reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• On-site all-organic cafeterias

Salary : $360 - $1,500