Maintenance Mechanic B

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Maintenance Mechanic B based in our Chatsworth, California manufacturing plant! In this role, you will ensure operations of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing corrective and preventive maintenance requirements on various types of industrial equipment including motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. While performing the duties of the job the employee will stand for an extended period of time, walk, bend, stoop, occasionally lift up to 50lbs, use arms and hands at or above shoulder height, work in high areas including the roof, and operate equipment including scissor lift. Employee will work with chemicals.

Danone North America additionally offers a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

The base compensation for this position is $36.00 per hour and is eligible for overtime. This is a unionized role based on site and the work schedule is as follows (subject to availability):

Second Shift: Monday - Friday (with occasional Saturday)

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment.

• Rapidly assess, analyze, and resolve complicated problems with little initial information or direction and with varying degrees of ambiguity.

• Perform electrical troubleshooting, equipment repair, preventative and predictive maintenance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

• Communicate and work as a team with other key personnel within the operation.

• Compliance with personal safety, food safety, and environmental standards, at top of mind. This includes following all established maintenance processes to adhere and uphold all plant technical standards and ensure company compliance with all federal, state, local and company regulations.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Possess 2-4 years of maintenance experience in a food production/manufacturing environment, repairing and troubleshooting mechanical issues on packaging and/or filling equipment, and other food processing equipment.

• Experience with high-speed production equipment. Previous dairy, food and beverage industry maintenance experience strongly desired.

• Experience in a combination of the following areas: PLC, instrumentation, pumps, mechanical, pneumatic, motors, electrical, hydraulic, lubrication, HVAC, refrigeration, freezers, compressors, utilities, and boilers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Knows all the safety rules, plant rules, GMP, and code of ethics and follows them strictly at all times.

• Knowledge of the risk of cross-contamination, basic chemical properties, and specific information of allergens in plant.

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.

Skills:

• Ability to follow procedures

• Knowledge of sanitation, safety, and allergen requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Handle chemicals in an appropriate manner

• Ability to climb a ladder

• Ability to read and understand safety instructions and labels in English

• Teamwork skills

• Ability to complete measurement conversions

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends

• Effectively communicate specific information using written (or digitally), verbal, and simple hand signals to team members, leads, customers, supervisors, and state officials in a noisy environment

• Conducts business in a professional and respectful manner

Abilities:

• Ability to apply reasonable and consistent understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Ability to work with others, to complete regulatory duties

• Ability to multi-task and time-manage themselves

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• Ability to strategically think in terms of process improvement

• Able to think quickly on their feet, especially in emergency situations

• Ability to add and complete work from other processors as needed

Performance/Behavioral:

• Must be in good standing with attendance, safety, and overall performance.

• May not be on an active Last Chance Agreement

NON-ESSENTIAL:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DaMaWay

Ensure adherence to plant standards (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, DaMaWay, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, CODES, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of DaMaWay system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. The employee will lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Working Environment Work is performed throughout the facility. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, chemical exposure, noise, or heavy lifting. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and Safety Toe footwear.

At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, Evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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