At Winland Foods, Inc. – Tolleson AZ facility (previously Treehouse Foods, Inc), we are focused on winning by producing high quality, innovative, customer-driven, expert food solutions in the pasta category. We have a very competitive compensation package with NEW RATES!!, We make our own brand, Muellers, and also make private brand pasta for major grocery suppliers throughout our community! This position will report to the Meal Preparation business that is now known as Winland Foods; Inc owned by Investindustrial. Investindustrial is a leading investment and advisory group with over $11 billions of raised fund capital, which provides commercial solutions and capital to high-quality mid-market companies internationally. Investindustrial has a strong track record of investing in the food and beverage sector, including private label, and has developed longstanding relationships in the food and beverage community. So, if you like pasta, focused on winning and working in a clean manufacturing environment, please apply to join our team!

**Employee Type:**

Full time

**Location:**

AZ Tolleson

**Job Type:**

Production Group

**Job Posting Title:**

Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour Shift Days

**Job Description:**

**_WE HAVE SOME COMPETITIVE BENEFITS IN 2024 COME JOIN THE WINNING TEAM!_**

+ **_QUARTERLY HOUR BONUSES_**

+ **_GENEROUS VACATION_**

+ **_ALL EMPLOYEES IMMEDIATELY BENEFITS ELIGIBLE AT HIRE_**

+ **_REMOVAL OF 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR 401K ALL EMPLOYEES_**

+ **_MEDICAL PREMIUMS IN 2024 WILL NOT INCREASE!!_**

+ **_DENTAL (FREE LOW DENTAL FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN 2024 AND DISCOUNTED PLANS FOR FAMILIES)_**

+ **_VISION (FREE VISION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN 2024 AND DISCOUNTED PLANS FOR FAMILIES)_**

+ **_LIFE INSURANCE/ CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE/ ACCIDENT INSURANCE/ VOLUNTARY LEGAL INSURANCE/ IDENTITY THEFT COVERAGE_**

+ **_DISABILITY INSURANCE_**

+ **_FSA CARRYOVER IN 2024_**

+ **_FREE PASTA!!!_**

**Hours: 6:00am-6:30pm, 2-2-3 Schedule**

**Rate: $33.50**

**Responsibilities:**

+ Stock and locate spare parts.

+ Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.

+ Perform equipment modifications and rebuilds.

+ Perform routine maintenance welding and minor fabrication.

+ Perform general building maintenance.

+ Responsible for ensuring equipment is properly maintained to manufacture safe, legal and quality product.

+ Ensure that work areas are clean that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are full complied with.

+ Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas.

+ Schedule and perform the following regular preventive maintenance:

+ Flour system blowers, airlocks, diverter valves and sifters

+ Change dust collector filter bags

+ Presses, dryers, accumulators and strippers

+ Die washer

+ Short cut storage and distribution system

+ Packaging machines, scales, code daters, printers, case packers and tapers

+ Alvey case lifts, conveyors, accumulators and palletizer

+ Air compressors and dryers

+ Boiler, circulating pumps and control valves

+ Chillers and air handlers and intake filters (general HVAC)

+ Water treatment system

+ Plant hot water system and general plumbing

+ Must be able to adjust their work schedule to maintain a 2-shift operation (may require overtime as operation requires).

+ Be able to effectively communicate with team members to support a self-directed work environment.

+ Use sound judgment in exercising caution to insure personal safety and the safety of others.

+ Communicate effectively across all functions to insure efficient production levels.

**Supervision:**

+ Maintenance Lead

**Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills**

+ High School Diploma or GED required.

+ Must demonstrate good communication skills and be able to understand and interpret equipment training manuals and drawings.

+ Must demonstrate good math skills.

+ Must demonstrate a sense of urgency.

+ Must possess a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing). Solid 5-6 years of experience.

+ Demonstrate creative troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

+ Demonstrate an advanced understanding of electrical distribution and control circuits.

+ Demonstrate an advanced understanding of PLC theory and programming. Solid 3-4 years of experience.

+ Advanced working knowledge of the following support equipment:

+ Boilers, pumps and circulating systems

+ Air compressors and pneumatic systems

+ Pneumatic conveying theory and related systems

+ Pasta drying instrumentation

+ Understand be proficient in the operation of the following shop equipment:

+ Drill press

+ Hydraulic press

+ Milling machine

+ Lathe

+ Grinders, band saws and other related hand tools.

+ Advanced maintenance welding including:

+ AC/DC stick, Tig, Mig, Gas Acetylene

+ Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted; periodically lift to 100 lbs.

+ Must be able to climb, kneel, crawl and work at elevation.

+ Vocal communication required to communicate with all plant personnel.

+ Distance and color vision acuity is required.

**EEO Statement:**

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.