About Flora Food Group
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.
About the position
Location: Hugoton, Kansas
Job Post Summary: Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform routine maintenance tasks, including inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting machinery and equipment. You will conduct preventive maintenance activities to ensure optimal machine performance and reliability, diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system issues, and perform necessary repairs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform regular inspections, cleaning, and lubrication of machinery.
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Conduct preventive maintenance to ensure reliability, including calibration and part replacement.
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Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system problems.
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Utilize technical manuals, diagrams, and blueprints to identify issues and determine repair procedures.
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Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs as needed.
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Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and manage spare parts inventory.
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Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and disruptions.
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Suggest improvements for equipment performance, efficiency, and safety.
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Ensure compliance with safety protocols and relevant regulations.
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Assist in training and mentoring new maintenance team members.
If you're passionate about ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and have a strong troubleshooting mindset, we'd love to hear from you!
So, what does it take to be successful in this role?
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in a relevant field is preferred.
- Proven experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferably in the food industry or dairy manufacturing.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
- Knowledge of maintenance best practices, including preventive maintenance, equipment calibration, and safety protocols.
- Familiarity with tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair work.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects and work in a physically demanding environment.
- Flexibility to work 2nd shift.
What’s next
If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! If you have additional questions, you can send me, Becky Edwards, HR Manager becky.edwards@florafg.com or Cassi Ramirez, HR Generalist cassi.ramirez@florafg.com an email.
We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.
No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.