Maintenance Mechanic

Want to be part of a family-owned award-wining company with an entrepreneurial culture and strong family spirit? Then you came to the right place! Our core set values drive all that we do here at Anita’s. As our company continues to grow, we are searching for enthusiastic, capable professionals to fill a variety of positions across every facet of our organization.

The general function of a Maintenance Mechanic at Anita’s Mexican Foods is to ensure that all mechanical equipment is safe and in good working condition; that all new mechanical and electrical parts or equipment are installed according to regulations. (NFPA 70 or 65 electrical code). Also, ensure that production lines are operating efficiently and safely, so that the highest quality of product may be provided to our customers. This position will be responsible for upholding all Safety and Quality standards set forth by the company. This person must be able to multitask and work in adverse conditions, perform under pressure and be willing to put in extra time as required to minimize production downtime. This person must be familiar with Food Safety and Sanitation Standards pertaining to food safety. Must be able to communicate with other department Supervisors and Managers regarding issues that occur during their shift.

Position Responsibilities:

· Perform mechanical preventative maintenance to all production equipment and facilities equipment.

· Fill out Maintenance Breakdown Report, RCA’s, SQF and other reports as needed.

· Fill out Daily Maintenance report on a daily basis to include PM schedule reports.

· Ability to trouble shoot and resolve any mechanical repairs as they occur.

· Promote company policy and philosophy.

· Provide preventative maintenance and lubrication for all machines

· Works closely with Production Operators PMO’s Supervisors/Managers.

· Implements preventative maintenance procedures and ensures they are accomplished in a timely manner.

· Complete daily maintenance reports.

· Follow GMP’s, Quality & Food Safety Programs as noted in the SQF Code and in the company’s Food Safety and Quality Manual.

· Recommends improvements, including capital items to upgrade operations, reduce costs, and improve quality.

· Availability to work on weekends as necessary.

· Must be able to rotate shifts as required.

· May be assigned other work as deemed necessary

Position Qualifications:

• Basic reading and writing skills
• Good Math Skills
• Excellent communication skills
• I -year previous production experience
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred

· Minimum 2 years Food Manufacturing Machine Repair experience.

· Ability to rotate shifts based on department need.· Forklift experience.

· Experience with food manufacturing equipment/machinery.

· Ability to work weekend shifts when scheduled.

· Own tools required.

· Must have sanitation and Food Safety experience pertaining to food manufacturing.

Physical Demands & (PPE)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods

• Walk on uneven ground and wet or slippery floors

• Twisting, turning, kneeling, stooping and bending most of the day

•May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Exposure to spices (allergens) including but not limited to soy and wheat• Exposure to high noise levels and high heat environment PPE - Slip resistant shoes, hair and beard net, safety glasses and ear plugs are required in the work areas, gloves are recommended.

Compensation Range:

Non-Exempt role

· $30.28 - $33.47 per hour

What We Offer:·

·Competitive wages·

·Healthcare/Dental/Vision benefits

· 401k matching

· Career growth opportunities

· Paid holidays

· Vacation and sick time pay

· Family-owned environment with leaders that care

More about Anita’s:

The Robles Family acquired Anita’s in 1978, since that time, Anita's has become recognized for the production of snack foods on the West Coast. The plant has various manufacturing lines that produce a wide range of fried tortilla chips, pallet snacks and taco shells. In 2013 Anitas moves into its new state of the art facility, in San Bernardino, CA. In 2014 Anita’s received the state’s U.S. Small Business Persons of 2014 award for growing company revenues more than 100 percent over the past three years and first runner-up for the national U.S. Small Business Persons of 2014 award.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Anita’s Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under protected law. EEO/AA employer nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and The Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is the policy of Anita’s Mexican Foods to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Anita’s Mexican Foods. The Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources ADA accommodation administrator at (800) 367-7522 ext. 226 or email at HRconcerns@anitas-snacks.com