Maintenance Trainee

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.

We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.

We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

LOCATION: Charlotte, NC

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $25.85

Job Summary

The Technical School Maintenance Trainee is responsible for learning and applying skills they are learning at school to maintain equipment and facilities to operate in the safest and most productive electro-mechanical condition, supporting continuous improvement, production strategies and plant reliability of snack food equipment and facility maintenance and repair.

Essential Job Duties

• Practices and complies with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures, including but not limited to: Lock-Out - Tag-Out; Arc Flash, Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection

• Follows all applicable good manufacturing practices (GMP's) for area assigned.
• Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), food handling before and after equipment inspection and repair activities.
• Attends classes, seminars, and in-house training as needed to maintain skill level with changes in the industry.
• Assists in making improvements and suggestions to optimize maintenance program.
• Executes and documents planned and unplanned work findings and data during shift via computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• With assistance, execute electrical and mechanical work orders in accordance to policy.
• Assists with equipment breakdowns/repairs and resolution.
• Learns methodologies including but not limited to: root cause analysis (RCA) and break down failure analysis (BDA) .

• Develops and demonstrates an understanding of various diagrams which may include but are not limited to: Single Line Electrical Drawings, mechanical and electrical equipment schematics, pneumatics, hydraulics, Pipe and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's) etc.

• With assistance, applies equipment care concepts of autonomous maintenance (AM) including but not limited to: Cleaning, Inspection and Lubrication (CIL) and basic parts and tools usage.

• May perform other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Reads and interprets common technical journals, synthesizing complex or diverse information and carries out detailed written or oral instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Write and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.
• Communicate/interact with all levels of the organization in a professional manner. Work and function as a member in a team-based environment.
• Perform simple arithmetic functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers. Able to use precision measuring equipment. Convert measures from feet/inches to decimals and vice versa. Draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Use a computer for data entry and documentation of maintenance findings on work orders. In some cases, upload and download of technical manuals and specifications from CMMS or internet. Must be able to use a basic calculator.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Must pass plant specific maintenance interview assessment. Must be enrolled in a Technical School with an applicable curriculum.

Professional Licenses or Certifications

Valid Driver's License. Must be Forklift certified or able to obtain forklift and aerial lifts certification.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Activity

• Sitting: Seldom
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Driving: Occasionally
• Using Hands: Continuously
• Climbing: Frequently
• Stooping/Kneeling: Frequently
• Talking/Hearing: Frequently
• Tasting/Smelling: Seldom

Weight Handling

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 25 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 50 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 100 lbs (with assistance): Occasionally
• More than 100 lbs: Seldom/Never

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Environmental Conditions

• Lighting: Fair
• Temperature: Fair
• Ventilation: Fair
• Vibration: Fair
• Noise: Fair

Travel Required

Minimal travel may be required.

Campbell's Snacks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting rate for this part-time, hourly position is $25.85.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.