For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together.
In 2022, Jel Sert was certified as a Great Place to Work! We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a LEAD TECHNICIAN .
If you are looking for a Great Place to Work, with a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you!
Provides guidance and direction to departmental maintenance employees (technicians and / or mechanics) in areas of :
This position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Overtime is scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department.
- Food Safety : Ensures that finished product is manufactured in a safe environment and is free of risk from contamination caused by defective equipment
- Food Quality : Ensures that finished product complies with all quality specifications and expectations
- Productivity : Ensures that all departmental equipment performs at optimum operating efficiencies by : Coordinating developing and implementing effective Preventive Maintenance efforts along with effective troubleshooting of unscheduled downtime for prompt return to operation.
- Personal Safety : Ensuring safe practices and procedures are being followed at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Technician / Mechanic skills evaluation and development
- Preventive Maintenance Program development and compliance
- Planning and scheduling of Maintenance efforts in accordance with production demands
- Technical support troubleshooting unscheduled interruptions in production
- Process improvements
- Identify / Order repair parts
- Budget compliance
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
- 5 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic / technician required.
- 5 years of manufacturing experience required.
- Previous experience as a lead or supervisor required.
- Experience within the food industry preferred.
- Demonstrate intermediate mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Previous experience and knowledge is required in the following areas : electrical, mechanical, machine elements, pipe fitting, instrumentation, hydraulics / pneumatics, PLC's and shop safety.
- Required to have experience with :
- Performing routine preventative maintenance.
- Installing, verifying and validating all new equipment.
- Performing machine tear-down and rebuilds.
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to train and motivate employees.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge.
- Knowledge and experience with GMP and safety regulations.
- Good verbal & written communication skills are required.
- Intermediate computer skills with MS Office Suite and the internet.
- Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) is a plus.
- Must be able to complete and pass the skills assessment.
- Must be able to pass the physical and functional job screen.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU - BENEFITS
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- 401(K ) & ROTH Plan with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Paid Time Off plus Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program with a comprehensive of emotional, financial, physical, and social well-being programs.
- Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources.
PERKS OF WORKING AT JEL SERT!
- Training and Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounts on our Delicious Products
- Health Club Member Reimbursement
- Interactive Company Culture with Engagement Activities
- Employee Service Awards
- Company Philanthropy
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Discern differences between red / green / amber.
- Hear / Listen Effectively : Communicates clearly and effectively.
- Move within Office and Manufacturing Facilities : standing / walking for a minimum of 8 hours including the ability to ascend / descend staircases.
- Overhead Repair : Perform work order / PM while hands are above eye level at 2 minute intervals with the ability to repeat several times.
- Load / Replace Motor / Large Equipment : Lifting up to 80 pounds.
- Climb Ladders : Carry ladder, weighing up to 40 pounds, at least 30 feet to location of work order / PM followed by climbing up / down 3-4 ladder rungs or the equivalent of 36 rungs with bilateral upper extremity support.
- Awkward Positions for Repair / Adjustments : Maintain a stoop position reaching below waist for work order / PM with tools at 2 minute intervals with the ability to repeat several times.
- Push / Pull Carts / Equipment : Push a sled generating 60 pounds of force up to 25 feet.
- Awkward Positions Below Equipment : Crawl 20 feet to perform work order / PM while kneeling under a table at 2 minute intervals with the ability to repeat several times.
- Lift Filler Tubes / Medium Equipment : Lift 50# from waist to shoulder level and return with the ability to repeat.
- Climb Fork Lift : Step onto a 22 step using upper extremity support with the ability to repeat several times.
- Transfer Floor to Overhead Level : Squat to lift with 2 hands, a 20-pound object, standing and placing onto a 70 shelf with the ability to repeat for 2 minutes.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
80% of work within the Manufacturing environment.
20% of the work within the Office environment.
ACCOUNTABILITIES CHECKLIST
Planning
Prioritizes and schedules own work and work of team.
Support long-range objectives and plans to meet them; i.e. training, projects, PM issues.
Coordinating / Leading
Checks the quality, quantity and timeliness of work of team.
Communicates and enforces compliance with company policies, programs and procedures to team.
Controlling
Helps develop unit procedures; i.e. PM, startup, changeover, etc.
Evaluates performance of non-union assigned personnel; evaluates skills of union and non-union assigned personnel
FOOD SAFETY and QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow applicable procedures and work instructions.
Back-upRedundancy Maintenance Technicians
IMPACT ON JEL SERT SUCCESS
This job is essential to maintaining department equipment which effects total production output.
You should be proficient in :
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Hydraulics Experience
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- PLC Programming Experience
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment