Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift

YOUR FUTURE IS WITH FOREMOST!

Our Lancaster plant proudly produces high-quality Cheddar cheese and whey products. Production Associates here play an extremely important role in the seven-day-a-week operations, providing support in cheese making, whey processing, packaging, and sanitation duties as we develop these key products. Schedules for this position may vary and could include days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

JOB DUTIES:

As a Maintenance Technician in Lancaster, you'll be responsible for keeping manufacturing equipment in top working condition for one of our plants. Responsibilities include:

Installing motors and pumps

Stainless steel welding

Maintaining ammonia refrigeration equipment

Boiler operation

Preventative maintenance and electrical troubleshooting

Work with pneumatics, instrumentation, HVAC, record keeping, and more

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to pass a general maintenance exam

Willing to use a forklift (training is provided)

Able to lift up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations

Must be detail oriented

Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment

Participation in team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Food processing experience preferred, or experience maintaining manufacturing equipment

Electro-Mechanical Technology degree or related education desired

Experience with ammonia systems, welding, boilers, cooling towers, pumps and motors, electrical

Able to read and understand standard operating procedures

Prior PLC experience is helpful, programming and troubleshooting

Knowledge of GMP's and OSHA is highly desirable

Experience with single phase and three phase power

BENEFITS:

Foremost Farms offers some of the best benefits in the area, because you and your family matter. Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. Employees pay less than $100/month for single coverage and less than $245/month for family coverage, with low annual deductibles ($250/$500) to ensure financial security. Other benefits include:

On-the-job training

Paid vacation and holidays; premium pay for working holidays

401(k) with a generous company contribution

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses

Life and disability insurance

Option: Get paid every day with daily pay

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Advancement opportunities!