Maintenance Tech I

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.

Our Kingsville Distribution Center, a 150,000 sq. ft. refrigerated facility operating 24/7, is currently seeking a **Maintenance Tech **to join our team. The essential function of this position is to provide maintenance support of packaging machinery and building.

**Shift**:Swing (Days/Afternoons)

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for plant and building maintenance set forth by the facility maintenance manager.
- Follows plant maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance schedule.
- Insures equipment, tools, and spare parts are accounted for and secured when not in use.
- Participates in preventative, predictive and emergency maintenance at facility.
- Responsible for maintaining spirit of teamwork and productivity among fellow maintenance personnel.
- Maintaining qualifications through ongoing training programs of new and existing equipment.
- Follows plant maintenance procedures.
- Ensure the efficient and reliable maintenance of the plant for optimized production levels.
- Requires a high degree of ingenuity to support the optimization of plant equipment through performance of corrective /preventative maintenance and the implantation of new products and methods.
- Perform the routine maintenance and preventative maintenance procedures.
- Ensure materials and supplies are available to complete daily assigned maintenance.
- Follow tool control and inventory program to support routine maintenance.

**Education/Background Requirements**:

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous related work experience required.

**Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required**
- Requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of plant maintenance.
- Good working knowledge of electrical, carpentry, and plumbing.
- Team player with positive work attitude.

**Working Conditions**:

- Environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages 50°F. The background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending on a regular basis
- Must have manual dexterity to perform basic computer skills
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note: Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put into place.