Journey-Level Maintenance Electrician (Second Shift)

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our team at our Distribution Center in Lodi, CA. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

The Distribution Center is a 1.5m sq. ft. packaging, labeling and distribution facility with approximately 400 employees. The DC operation supports both retail and foodservice customers and labels, cases, and ships nationwide approximately fifty (50) million cases every year. With its advanced technology, commitment to quality control, and dedication to sustainability, our Distribution Center is a model for excellence in distribution and logistics.

Pay Rate: $41.00 per hour. This is a full-time, second shift, on-site role (40 hours per week), with occasional weekend and overtime hours required as needed. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and must be available for third shift.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to provide the highest level of customer service. PCP employees receive terrific benefit plans such as affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan is also provided to eligible employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Qualify as journey level Electrician.
• Communicate effectively and work closely with Head and/or Lead Electricians and other maintenance professionals to align maintenance and repair efforts with production goals or facility-specific needs. Organize and direct crews on label lines. Keep all equipment running, such as label machines, automatic casers. Make or direct necessary repairs and adjustments, cleaning and oiling.
• Perform and oversee routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Diagnose electrical issues, identify root causes of failures, and implement effective solutions to restore functionality quickly and efficiently.
• Under the direction of a Head or Lead Electrician, may lead, mentor, train, and supervise Mechanics within a department or maintenance function, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring quality of work.
• Check materials and parts and make requisitions.
• Lay out and work from blueprints, diagrams, sketches, drawings, etc.
• Cut and form parts and assemble parts to construct machinery and equipment.
• Locate, line up and anchor machinery.
• Test and time machinery.
• Weld, including heliarc and stainless steel.
• May occasionally operate machines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Available to work second shift (3:30pm to midnight) and weekends as needed
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Significant (5+ years) relevant industrial experience.
• Committed to safety and food safety, including use of appropriate PPE.
• Must possess and use personal hand tools.
• Basic fabrication capabilities, and fundamental hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, and plumbing knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, motion control systems, and HVAC systems. Must possess at least basic computer knowledge.
• Certified ability to operate/drive a forklift (a.k.a. industrial lift truck).
• Ability to create and review machine drawings and schematics.

Why Join PCP?

Become part of a team where your work truly matters. For over 50 years, our farmer-owned company has led the industry through innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. As an employee represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), you'll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and reliably every day.

At PCP, we believe in providing more than just a job; we offer long-term stability and a benefits package you can truly count on:

• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement (per the CBA contract).
• Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Reliable year-round work with a company that has been farmer-owned for more than 50 years.

Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

About PCP Summary

Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our facility is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.