Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in eight manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

Starting Pay: $27.19 per hour. Increase after 3 months to $27.46 per hour and after 6 months to $32.54 per hour.

Opportunities to advance through our Pay for Skills program to Tech II, Tech III, and Electromechanical Technician levels.

Pay Incentives:
- Shift Premium: Earn an additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 6:00pm - 6:00am
-Sunday Pay: Earn 2x pay for work performed on a Sunday
- Holiday Pay: Earn 2x for holiday pay
- Overtime Pay: Earn 1.5x pay for hours worked over 40

3rd shift (10:00pm - 6:00am)
Rotating holidays and every other weekend off

Join our Richland Center Team!

Our facility is located at 684 S. Church St., Richland Center, WI 53581

Belong to a company who values their employees. Join Foremost Farms as a Maintenance Technician at our Richland Center, Wisconsin location and play an integral part of Bringing Dairy to Life!

JOB DUTIES:

As a Maintenance Technician in Richland Center, you'll be responsible for keeping manufacturing equipment in top working condition. 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:

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

• Paid vacation and holidays (premium pay for holiday work)
• 401(k) with a generous company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
• Referral program
• On-the-job training
• Advancement opportunities!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.

Are you ready to Be Foremost?

Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com