Utilities Maintenance Technician - C Shift - $36.90/hr at Bel Brands USA – Nampa, Idaho

Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Title: Utilities Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Nampa, ID

This position is for C shift. Thursday - Saturday and E/O Wednesday from 7:00am-7:00pm.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician for Materne North America is responsible for performing and coordinating maintenance for the plant utility systems and pre-processing production equipment. This position will also be a resource to assist with general facility and property maintenance for the Nampa, ID plant.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Maintain efficient operation of the facility utility systems (wastewater, HVAC, boilers, nitrogen refrigeration system, refrigeration equipment, compressed air, steam, and access control) and troubleshoot and repair automated high speed manufacturing equipment
• Complete work orders and document daily work in CMMS
• Effectively manage projects with regard to time, safety, and resources.
• Work with computer interface to monitor equipment
• Complete paperwork and documentation
• Establish and maintain effective Preventive Maintenance programs and regulatory compliance programs
• Occasionally perform and/or coordinate maintenance and basic repairs for the building and facilities.
• Occasionally perform and/or coordinate maintenance of the grounds and property, including waste removal, snow removal, landscaping, etc.
• Work on food processing equipment; conveyors, augers, pumps, belts, grinders, choppers, mixers.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues to determine component replacement or programming issues.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED is required. Additional technical education beyond high school is highly desired.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a maintenance role where troubleshooting and repairing utility systems and machines were main job functions, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience working in the food industry is a preferred.
• Certified Boiler Operator or experience operating gas fired boiler systems is strongly preferred, in addition to experience maintaining at least 2 of the following utility systems:
• Waste Water
• Nitrogen Refrigeration
• Building Management System and Access Control
• Steam
• Compressed Air
• HVAC

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical background
• Must have experience reading electrical schematics
• Ability to understand and see "the big picture" and work independently
• Moderate computer skills, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Must have past welding experience in carbon and stainless-steel welding
• Must give high attention to detail and consistently maintain high standards of performance

• Able to communicate effectively in English, including verbal, reading, and writing
• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs. regularly
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety shoes and hearing protection.
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day and be on one’s feet for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs several times per shift
• Must be able to safely bend, squat, kneel and crawl in, on, or under machinery as needed

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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