Pacific Coast Producers,a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a talented and experienced Maintenance Auto Mechanic 2 to join our team at our Production Facility in Salem, OR. PCP is investing in its people and advancing a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America. Our Salem facility produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products in various styles, colors, and flavorsand employs between 70-100 employees.
Pay Rate: $32.71 per hour. Full time/ 40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and requires work on various shifts.
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.
Primary job duties would include: Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on forklifts and related equipment Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues Maintain internal combustion and/or electric forklifts (battery systems, chargers, motors) Respond to breakdowns and prioritize repairs to minimize operational downtime Complete maintenance records and work orders accurately Ensure all repairs comply with safety regulations and company standards Communicate equipment issues and repair timelines with supervisors and operations staff Maintain a clean, organized and hazard free work environment Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Manager
Pacific Coast Producers is a food processing facility, and it is the responsibility of every employee to perform all job duties and other activities in a manner that upholds the safety and quality of the facilities and products produced. In addition, it is the responsibility of each employee to report all food safety issues or concerns to a Production Manager, Plant Manager or QA Management
Job Requirements: 5+ years of progressive forklift or heavy fleet maintenance experience Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills Knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, and engines Experience with multiple forklift brands Welding or fabrication experience Ability to read service manuals and technical diagrams Utilize communication skills to interact with colleagues and internal customers Demonstrates excellent safety record and follows all Good Manufacturing Practices Must possess and maintain a good attendance record Must be LTO certified Must possess a valid driver's license
About PCP Summary Established in 1971, Pacific Coast Producers is a cooperative owned by over 165 family farmers that grow and deliver various produce, including tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and more, to production facilities in California and Oregon for processing and packaging. With over 3,000 dedicated employees, PCP strives to produce the finest quality products for customers across all channels of trade, including grocery retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the United States and Canada.
Our facility is located in Salem, OR which is a thriving city in the heart of Willamette Valley, offering a vibrant downtown, strong sense of community, and access to outdoor recreation. As the capital of Oregon, it''s only a 45-minute drive from Portland, making it a great location for those seeking urban amenities and a smaller community feel.
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.
Pacific Coast Producers long has been committed to supplying its customers with the finest canned fruits and tomatoes available. The company aims to meet retailers’ private label requirements, while also providing the best possible service at a competitive price.
Headquartered in the heart of the Central Valley, home of many of California’s finest crops, Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) is proud of its grower-backed, customer-focused business philosophy. Hundreds of third- and fourth-generation family farmers partner with PCP to provide the ripest tomatoes, the sweetest peaches, the most flavorful apricots and pears each and every harvest. Picked at the peak of flavor and packed under the strict United States food safety regulations, PCP’s products deliver on many promises. PCP personally works with farmers to determine what each of them is able to grow best. Crops are strategically grown near the processing plants. For example, conventional tomatoes are grown and picked within a 16-mile radius of their Woodland tomato facility.