Maintenance Technician - Goodyear, AZ

Location: Goodyear, AZ - Job Type: Hourly

We are mixing up something new in Goodyear, AZ! This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot's Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot's Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become a part of our team at our Goodyear, AZ location!

Pay:

• Starting at $25.25/hr
• Shift differential of $1.00/hr for overnight 2nd shift and $1.50/hr for 3rd Shift
• Overtime Potential!

Total Rewards:

* Quarterly and Annual Bonus (Manufacturing Incentive Plan) Eligible

* Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Starting Day 1

* 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match

* Hershey Stock Purchase Program

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

* Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible

Shifts:

* 3rd Shift: M-F, 2 pm - 10:30 pm ($1.50 shift differential)

* We require that you be flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.

Candidate Process:

* Please note that communications will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email

* Qualified applicants will be contacted by a recruiter to schedule a phone screen.

* Post Offer Background Check, Drug Screen required.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician will help to maintain all equipment on site. This person will work under direction of the Maintenance Manager to ensure timelines are met and guidelines are followed. Work alongside of production team members to maintain continuous operations, while producing the highest quality products. They will assemble equipment as it comes in, maintain it through preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of production equipment. Completion of any scheduled or unscheduled task / workorders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Perform minor and major maintenance duties as needed in supporting production machinery
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments as necessary
• Supervise work of outside contractors
• Conduct emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on equipment on a scheduled basis
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Manage tools in the facility and ensure they are kept and returned to the right place
• Clear understanding of OSHA requirements and food industry GMP's
• Other duties as assigned
• Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management
• Represent self and company in a professional and positive manner
• Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of Dot's Pretzels
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner

Required Skills/Abilities:

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• Experience in electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair required
• Good skill in the use of hand and power tools
• Ability to read and comprehend instruction manuals and blueprints
• Preferred experience in a face paced food manufacturing environment
• Preference given to candidates with a 2-year associate degree in electromechanical systems
• Robotics and control experience a plus
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift

• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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