Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Voyage Foods

Who We Are

At Voyage Foods, our mission is to make delicious, sustainable, and accessible foods that are better for people and the planet. All of our products work together to support and sustain a food system designed for everyone, now and into the future. We're a team of food scientists, CPG experts, and professionals with a passion for making good food available for generations to come.

What do peanut butter, chocolate, and coffee have in common? They're some of our favorite foods but are often inaccessible and unsustainable. That's why we created our Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Bean-Free Coffee. From food allergies to climate change and unjust labor practices, the foods we love are in serious need of an upgrade. Our future-proofed foods are always top-9 allergen-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, affordable, and most importantly, utterly delicious.

How We Work

We’re a rapidly growing team of people who value diversity in all its forms. We love adding new perspectives and appreciate those who ask questions that help us challenge assumptions, explore new directions, and improve what we’ve already built. We are a group of like-minded difference makers. Curiosity drives our development. We have tenacity and a risk-taking mentality at every level of our organization to keep challenging normalcy. We believe it’s our responsibility to create an environment in which every person can bring their full, authentic selves to work. We push each other to be our best and do our products proud.

This is an onsite position based at our Mason, OH location and will report directly to the Plant Director.

About the Role

• Work with the Maintenance Manager to repair and maintain facilities equipment in order to support operations uptime and improve reliability of our systems.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, food safety, and security standards.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of standard manufacturing practices including, but not limited to: general safety, lock-out tag-out, forklift safety, ARC Flash and electrostatic discharge awareness.
• Demonstrate electrical skills in troubleshooting and repairing 480/230 v 3ph.120V and 24V systems with the ability to read and understand schematics, blue prints and PLC ladder logic.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on all equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting on equipment and escalate to leadership and/or vendors as needed for additional troubleshooting.
• Document all work as appropriate through our Voyage Foods PM Program.
• Act as a resource for technical issues and participate in root cause analysis.
• Perform building project work as assigned by Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in commissioning equipment and manufacturing lines and scale-up trials.
• Proactively address issues regarding the facility, equipment, and grounds.
• Participate in production meetings to help improve efficiency of the daily operations.
• Ability to operate welding equipment to repair and/or fabricate needed supports.
• Be the point person for equipment fabrication when needed and sourcing external contractors where needed/Management of subcontractors.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible to help with various operational tasks on the floor, in the warehouse, shipping and receiving, etc.

Requirements

What Makes a Great Candidate

• Proven experience working successfully with minimal supervision and to meet goals and expectations.
• Self-starter with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in a food manufacturing plant.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management/CMMS system.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 pounds, on a regular basis.
• Stand and walk for extended periods while overseeing warehouse operations.
• Use hands and fingers for handling and manipulating inventory items.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Perform tasks requiring precision and coordination.
• Working in a fast-paced environment without experiencing excessive fatigue.
• Navigate through crowded or tight spaces within the areas of the facility.
• Adhere to proper safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Benefits

Compensation

United States-based roles only: The wage for this role is between $22 - $38 per hour, plus immediate participation in our benefits program (health, dental, 401k, and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs. All employees are owners of Voyage Foods and receive an equity grant as part of their total package. At Voyage Foods, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• STD/LTD, Life and AD&D policies
• FSA, HRA, and Mental Health Program Benefits
• 401K Program
• Commuter Benefits
• 20 Paid Days Off 
• Paid Family Leave Program

Voyage Foods is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Voyage Foods is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Voyage Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.