Maintenance Technician

********** Maintenance Technician/Mechanic | $30-$35/hr | Milton area of Vermont **********

Gpac is working with a well-established food manufacturer that is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Mechanic at their facility in the Milton area of Vermont.

Job description:

Looking for a responsible / reliable individual with mechanical experience. This individual would work with our maintenance team and aide in set up, operation, and troubleshooting of machinery on our food processing / packaging lines.

This is a key role to help support the efforts in keeping our state-of-the-art equipment running and performing during production.

Required Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical failures.
• Safe operation of powered forklift (experience encouraged)
• Ability to legibly and accurately complete records.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact professionally with other team members.

Responsibilities:

• Operate production line equipment including tray packer and labeler if needed
• Clean & maintain machines to FDA standards
• Inspect equipment on a routine basis and report any malfunctions or wear and tear to supervisors
• Adhere to and help communicate company safety policies.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety policies, and all other company policies.
• Assist team in improving quality and efficiency through continual development of operational techniques that minimize product and packaging waste and maximizes product quality.
• Assist Supervisor in building a strong team taking responsibility for production crew during Supervisor’s absence or upon request and performing other duties on the line as necessary.
• Must be able to have fun and work hard in a fast paced work environment

What’s in it for You:

• $30 to $35/hr
• 4-Day Work Schedule - Monday – Thursday, approx. 8:00am – 6:30pm. (Shifts may very based on position)
• 3-Day Weekends
• Paid Holidays & Plant Shutdowns - Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Week of July 4th, Christmas Eve – New Years
• Competitive Pay based on experience
• Opportunities for advancement
• Bereavement Pay
• Sick-Time
• Insurance (Health, Vision, Dental) - With Employer sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Simple IRA with Employer Contribution
• Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance 

If you are interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Rick at rick.spinner@gogpac.com for immediate consideration!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.