Food Production Maintenance Technician

• A mid-high level skilled production line Technician who understands hydraulics, compressed air, and electrical-mechanical systems.
• Prefer maintenance experience in food or chemical manufacturing or packaging.
• All technicians can progress through in-house training to a higher classification and pay.

• Starting base pay per hour: $23-$28. Base pay is dependent on experience.
• Base pay is determined through a manager review of skills.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Health Insurance with Vision & Dental insurance.
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Base plan with buy up options for Short and Long Term Disability insurance.
• Voluntary Buy-up Life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Professional development assistance.

• We are looking to hire new technicians for our maintenance team as soon as possible!
• This is a 40-hour/week position with some requested overtime if the team needs support and some required overtime with advanced notice if production is planned on weekends.
• We are hiring for the Day Shift - typically Monday-Friday, 8-10 hour shifts.
• Monday-Friday: Start time: 3 AM-6 AM; End time: 2:30 PM-5:30 PM (some flexibility needed in shift times during training period).

• A reliable mid-high level technician who is willing to work with a strong team.
• Should be proactive and observant and detail-oriented with good communication skills.
• Should have an aptitude for preventative maintenance to keep equipment running without waiting for it to break down.
• Adherence to good manufacturing practices applies to all employees (GMPs).

• All technicians: Perform installation, maintenance, and repair work on various equipment associated with food processing and packaging.
• Prioritize the production line to stay up and running.
• Promptly communicate to production supervisors, maintenance manager, and co-workers on work status, the need for assistance, parts needed, follow-through, and pass down information for another technician to take over.
• Maintain work completion records and logs, including a computerized work order system as needed.
• Comply with all Departmental policies and procedures.

• Prefer experience with food processing and packaging equipment but will consider candidates with similar experience in other manufacturing environments.
• Aptitude for dealing with issues common to electro-mechanics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, and Safety Data Sheets.
• Thorough knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in plant maintenance and repair activities.
• Adhere to the Lock out, Tag out the program, and possess a Safety mindset.
• Works well independently and with others, good communicator, and is organized.
• Basic shop math is associated with maintenance activities.

• Standard shop tools and equipment, lathe, pipe-threader, welder, scissor lift, forklift, etc.

• Work performed in the production line, warehouse, and shop.
• Subject to temperature variation, long hours standing on concrete and occasionally shifting work hours to support production and team staffing.

• On-the-job experience, training with an apprentice, or AA degree for mechanical-related technical work.

Yoshida Foods International is a food manufacturing company that produces Teriyaki and Barbecue sauces under the Yoshida brand label and manufactures carbonated beverages under the Crater Lake brand label. Yoshida Foods International has been in business for over forty years and was founded by Junki Yoshida. Yoshida Gourmet Teriyaki Sauce is made and packaged in Portland, Oregon USA and ships and is sold worldwide.