Maintenance Technician at Dot Foods – Vidalia, Georgia

This position focuses on maintaining the appearance of our facility, keeping all equipment serviced and in working condition. The work consists of PM and repair work, facility improvement and lot maintenance, as well as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and fabricating. Other duties may be assigned which includes assisting in various duties to support the operation of the facility

WHAT YOULL DO

• Diagnose and repair materialhandling and facility equipment.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs.
• Complete preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Record repair details, labor time, and parts used.
• Maintain and track spareparts inventory.
• Service industrial batteries.
• Participate in audits and occasional training travel.
• Apply lean practices to reduce waste.
• Serve on the emergency response hazmat team.
• Work independently to manage assigned tasks

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School diploma or GED
• Physically able to access all areas of the facility for installation and repair of equipment and to lift 50lbs
• Sufficient hearing and vision necessary to safely operate powered equipment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability/willingness to learn new skills
• Commitment to perform duties in a safe manner

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Previous experience maintaining equipment and facilities
  Familiarity with warehouse equipment

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Thursday-Saturday 3:00pm 3:30am
• Temperature extremes from -10 degrees to100 plus degrees
• Work in situations where human error could result in serious financial loss or personal injury
• Extensive standing/walking on concrete floors and working at heights
• Subject to being in an On-Call rotation and occasional holiday work.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety:This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer:Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.