Maintenance Tech

Come and grow with us! We have open positions in our Maintenance Department!

PLUS, you will receive a $250 SIGN-ON Bonus; after 90 days of consecutive employment!

Volpi Foods is America's oldest family-owned manufacturer of hand-crafted, authentic Italian meat products. Experience the delicious variety of traditional Italian meats crafted by three generations of accomplished salumieri. Exclusive family recipes, spice combinations and curing methods give Volpi Italian meat products their distinctive Old World flavor.

Position Summary:

Performs facility maintenance preventive and repair duties as assigned including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting on equipment and machinery used in the operation of food processing, packaging, and air handling. This position also facility/building maintenance up to and including light electrical, and plumbing repair.

As an employee, this individual must consistently demonstrate The Volpi Way fundamentals behaviors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Prepare machinery for scheduled production runs, i.e., able to assist with equipment change overs
• Complete work orders and perform required preventative maintenance on all building and facilities systems
• Complete lubrication tasks and workorders throughout the facility
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of heating and cooling systems (basic boiler, steam, refrigeration)
• Open, review, complete workorders, PMs, sensors, and breakdowns in Redzone software platform
• Comply with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) safety & health rules
• Submit parts lists required for assigned tasks (identifying required replacement parts)
• Understand and adhere to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Policy & all safety policies
• Complete Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks, as assigned
• Assist with rebuilds and overhauls
• Certify in and maintain Volpi forklift and pallet jack certification (required for movement up to Level 2)
• Complete other duties as assigned
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• Candidate Qualifications:
• A minimum of two years of experience in a mechanical discipline or Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance or related technical discipline.
• Experience in food manufacturing (meat, dairy, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Good troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to learn and understand technical training provided.
• Ability to follow direction of more experienced Maintenance Technicians.
• Willingness to be flexible and work weekends occasionally to support needed maintenance.
• Physical Demands:
• Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, reach, push, and pull
• Must be able to work in an environment between 40-65 degrees
• Must be able to work around dust and mold
• Must be able to wear a hairnet, gloves, and hearing protection
• What We Offer:
• Competitive salary with the opportunity of career advancement
• Volpi offers the opportunity for further education through our Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Excellent 401(k) Plan match!
• Volpi provides excellent comprehensive benefit programs – Medical, Dental, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more!
• Volpi provides life insurance and disability plans that work for you, providing safety and security for your family's needs.
• Volpi promotes a healthy work/life balance with annual Paid Time Off-on your schedule.
• Holiday Time Off