Maintenance Technician

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's??-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.SALARY, HOURS & BENEFITSRich Products dba Moreys Seafood International , 1218 Hwy 10 South, Motley MN Normal hours are 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday. You may be required to work overtime. Starting wage depends upon experience: $18 to $21.50 per hour plus $1.50/hour for Shift 2 Differential. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, HSA, Exceptional Retirement Plan plus more!PURPOSE STATEMENTMaintain the property, building and equipment in good operating conditionKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / OUTCOMES Ensure that operations on the processing lines are running safely, smoothly and properly. Responsible for the repair of building, equipment, and grounds Aid with refrigeration/freezer repair General plant and office maintenance Request parts and supplies when needed Daily communication with maintenance team and plant supervisors to ensure proper information and repairs are communicated. Work within our Food safety, Sanitation, and Quality and HACCP plan policies of performing maintenance work on food equipment. Daily grounds keeping, lawn, and snow removal, general cleanup Boiler maintenance and upkeep Painting plant and office areas Work within our facility and utilize Maintenance plan for controls of repairs to be made during production times. Be flexible and assist in other areas of the company when requested KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCEQUALIFICATIONS: Ability to communicate well with all levels of management and employees Ability to prioritize projects and daily assignments, follow and report results of PM schedules and repair schedules as assigned. Ability to recognize the operating mechanisms of various fish processing/packaging machines at the plant. Ability to initiate new and routine procedures by encouraging teamwork and cooperation without being attended Possesses or willing to obtain a boiler operators license. Flexible to attend training recommended by plant management, could include basic electrical, refrigeration systems, specialized equipment such as the packaging machines, processing machines and smoking ovens. Good verbal and written communication skills Experience working in manufacturing or food processing environments is a plus Excellent ability to work well independently or in a team atmosphere Must be self directed and be able to work without supervision Must have ability to use primary math skills Must have ability to work flexible hours and weekends as needed EDUCATIONAL and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent Prefer 1 to 3 years of maintenance experience. (In a food processing environment is a plus.) WORK ENVIRONMENT: May consist of concrete floors, cold, wet and damp surroundings and working in and out of coolers and freezers. Waterproof boots, uniforms, hair/beard nets and earplugs are mandatory in designated areas. May have odors of fish. Minimal travel. Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.