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Maintenance Technician

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

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Sulphur Springs, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

This position at the Sulphur Springs, Texas plant is responsible for the installation, rebuilding, repairing and maintenance of specialized automated packaging and auxiliary equipment. Candidate may be assigned to days or may be assigned to nights - must be flexible to work either shift.

Work includes, but is not limited to, troubleshooting complex equipment, reading and interpreting manuals and work orders, maintaining a clean, safe work environment, and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives. Responsible for ensuring quality standards, adhering to GMPs and contributing to effective team interaction. Perform other duties as directed by supervisors.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Three to five years' (or more) experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (food/bev industry preferred) or Electro/Mechanical Technologies/Equipment degree or certifications
  • High School diploma or GED preferred (post High School education a huge plus)
  • Excellent electrical, mechanical and troubleshooting skills
  • Active participation in continuous improvement and employee engagement initiatives
  • Solid reading, writing and math skills
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication skills, leadership and initiative
  • PLC, Control Logix and knowledge/skills in HVAC are highly preferred
  • Prior experience with plant systems, such as boilers, compressed air, and ammonia/refrigeration, is a plus.

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

  • Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
  • Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
  • Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
  • Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.