Logo
BandD Foods

Maintenance Technician

BandD Foods, Americus, Georgia, United States, 31719

Save Job

Tamarack Foods is looking to hire a full‑time Maintenance Technician for the first shift.

General Responsibilities The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the production equipment and physical plant facilities. This position requires knowledge of production equipment, plant facilities, and maintenance practices. The Technician coordinates assigned work with others in the execution of maintenance tasks and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

Perform maintenance repair and preventive maintenance tasks as necessary and assigned to ensure equipment and facilities are properly maintained and perform as designed.

Perform record‑keeping documentation on maintenance forms, logs, and work orders as necessary.

Communicate with Production, Quality, and Sanitation personnel regarding maintenance activity or corrective action.

Ensure that departmental maintenance work is performed safely and to a high workmanship standard according to company policies and procedures.

Monitor production equipment for proper operation, performance, and food safety compliance. Notify the production lead of abnormal conditions requiring immediate attention, including shutdown of equipment as required for food safety, quality, personnel safety, or equipment safety issues.

Able to work overtime and weekend hours as required.

Follow quality, production, and safety policies.

Must be able to stand on concrete for up to 8 hours, bend, stoop and lift up to 75 pounds.

Perform other duties as required.

Background / Experience Prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Prior experience with a Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system or wastewater treatment system is a plus. Prior food processing experience is desirable. Trade school level training in a maintenance discipline or equivalent. Familiarity with production equipment, plant facilities, and maintenance activities. Detail‑oriented and a team player with a positive attitude. High School diploma or equivalent.

Benefits Tamarack Foods offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Savings Account

Simple IRA savings plan with employer matching

Vacation time

Employee Assistance Program

About Tamarack Foods Tamarack Foods is a Georgia food manufacturing company based in Americus, Georgia. The site and building have been fully renovated to produce battered and‑fried protein products under the inspection of the USDA. Tamarack Foods is a family‑owned business and will be a sister company to B and D Foods in Boise, Idaho and DayLee Foods in Molette, California. Our diverse employees are our foundation, so taking care of them is very important. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, profit sharing, a supportive environment, and, of course, free food!

Tamarack Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives.

#J-18808-Ljbffr