Pay Rate: $26.97 per hour. This is a full-time, first shift, on-site role (40 hours per week), with occasional weekend and overtime hours required as needed. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and must be available for third shift. Join our legacy of talented people working together to provide the highest level of customer service. PCP employees receive terrific benefit plans such as affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan is also provided to eligible employees.

As an Oil & Grease Technician, you play a critical frontline role in keeping our plant running smoothly and preventing downtime. You will inspect running equipment, maintain proper lubrication across our processing lines, and work alongside operators to clear line jams and catch potential mechanical issues early.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complete routine lubrication rounds across all plant machinery using the correct oils, greases, and application levels.
• Monitor running equipment proactively: identifying hot bearings, dragging belts, or unusual wear and flag issues quickly to supervision.
• Assist line operators with clearing equipment jams to maintain steady production flow.
• Replace damaged grease fittings and maintain lube points as needed.
• Maintain grease guns, pumps, and lube shop supplies, keeping equipment and storage areas clean and organized.

Requirements:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on comfort using hand tools and grease guns.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to log work and flag equipment concerns with supervisors and crew.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to support team members and guide others respectfully on the floor.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset around moving machinery and industrial lines.

Why Join PCP?

Become part of a team where your work truly matters. For over 50 years, our farmer-owned company has led the industry through innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. As an employee represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), you’ll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and reliably every day.

At PCP, we believe in providing more than just a job; we offer long-term stability and a benefits package you can truly count on:

• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement (per the CBA contract).
• Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Reliable year-round work with a company that has been farmer-owned for more than 50 years.

Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

About PCP Summary

Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

The Distribution Center is a 1.5m sq. ft. packaging, labeling and distribution facility with approximately 400 employees. The DC operation supports both retail and foodservice customers and labels, cases, and ships nationwide approximately fifty (50) million cases every year. With its advanced technology, commitment to quality control, and dedication to sustainability, our Distribution Center is a model for excellence in distribution and logistics.

Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our facility is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.