Maintenance Technician

Ocean Spray is Now Hiring Maintenance Technicians at the Lehigh Valley facility. We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join the team at our high-speed beverage manufacturing facility. The 300,000 square foot Lehigh Valley plant has (4) production lines with volumes up to 40 million cases per year. This represents more than 45% of Ocean Spray's North American volume and is operated with a workforce of approximately 190 team members. Maintenance Technician's start at $ 36.45 per hour.This position is on a 2-2-3 Shift. We are currently hiring for both day shift and night shift positions.

We're an iconic brand and a farmer-owned cooperative. Being part of Ocean Spray means making an impact in support of our family-farmers, while also building experience you cannot get anywhere else. If you're looking for a meaningful opportunity, this role may be for you!

What we have to offer!

Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a variety of health and wellness programs.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• Fertility benefits
• Transgender benefits
• 1:1 health coaching and more

Additional Benefits:

• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Annual Safety Shoe Allotment
• Paid Time Off
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Employee appreciation events
• Charitable giving
• Full time - Year-Round Employment

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of this position are to proficiently perform the duties associated with the maintenance of the plant production. To ensure the effective operation of production equipment related to electrical processes, electronic systems, and mechanical functions that include installation, changeovers, routine maintenance, and repairs.

Comply with all quality, safety, attendance, and work-rule requirements. Will perform other duties including, but not limited to, re-work, hand stacking, cleaning, painting, sweeping, shoveling, and garbage clean up.

We are willing to train the right individual with a solid mechanical and electrical aptitude, great attitude, and strong work ethic.

What you will be responsible for:

• Perform regular and preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on equipment to eliminate unscheduled downtime.

• Supports line operations, assisting with problems on the line, rework, coverage, troubleshooting, and line relief as needed.
• Answers line calls and supports operators.
• Supports changeovers to ensure that they are performed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Train operators and other mechanics in all aspects of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and operation.
• Trained in following LOTO (Lock-out/Tag-out) procedures.
• Rebuilds parts, fabricates materials, and updates prints to maintain and upgrade equipment as required.
• Takes corrective action as required by initiated work orders through the Maximo System or as circumstances dictate and write new work orders to account for unplanned corrective maintenance time.
• Interprets blueprints, schematics, ladder diagrams, and exploded parts diagrams.
• Initiates purchase of required tools, parts, and materials and maintains accountability for tools issued.
• Uses proper lock-out/tag-out, confined space, and hot works permit to maintain a safe environment and comply with EHS regulatory procedures.
• Upgrades skills and knowledge as equipment and technology development.
• Performs Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and deep cleans.
• Ensures adherence to the NEC (National Electric Code) and the NFPA code in all work performed.
• Works with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controls) and ladder logic.
• Keeps area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Requires a valid fork truck license and the completion of routine maintenance checks and enter a record of necessary equipment repairs into a maintenance log.
• Safely and competently operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and walk-behind lifts (certification required).
• May be required to work outside or may be assigned to work in the freezer.
• Completes all paperwork as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Bottling and manufacturing experience, a plus
• High school diploma or equivalency

The Lehigh Valley facility is in Breinigsville, PA

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.