We are looking for motivated individuals who are detail-oriented and exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow. While managing a 24/7 production operation, the Daisy Brand Maintenance Team strives to provide a work-life balance with overtime averaging 5 hours/week. Come work with state-of-the-art equipment where there are opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Position Overview

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for efficient and safe operation of all areas of the plant. This includes processing, packaging, warehouse, and the utilities that support all areas of the plant. Technicians will frequently collaborate and problem solve with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations.

The ideal candidate will be well rounded in electrical, mechanical, and controls. The Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining highly technical and automated equipment to include fillers, case packers, and palletizers, also to include process systems, ammonia refrigeration equipment, high-pressure boilers, air compressors, and other building utilities.

Expected Skills and Experience

Electrical

• Understanding of electrical schematics and documentation
• 480V 3 phase troubleshooting and wiring
• Low voltage controls
• VFDs and servos

Mechanical

• Welding to include: MIG, TIG, and Arc
• pumps, valves, gearboxes
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems operation
• Mill and lathe

Controls

• Allen Bradley PLC knowledge to include SLC 500, PLC 5 and Logix 5000 (troubleshooting and program understanding)

Manufacturing

• Familiar with conveyors, palletizing equipment, case packers preferred
• Utilities boilers, air compressors, and ammonia refrigeration
• Waste water systems

Other Duties

• Follow Daisy Brand food safety and quality protocols.
• Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Other duties as assigned, including general building maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Additional technical certifications preferred.
• Must be able to understand and follow all GMP and Safety requirements.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software (CMMS) preferred.
• Experience in food/dairy production environment preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, bend, lift, and twist throughout shift.
• Must be able to multitask while working with a team.

Pay Rate

$28+/hr

For more than four generations (over 100 years), Daisy Brand has been a family-owned company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products with over half a billion in revenues. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with manufacturing plants in Garland, Texas (opened in 1998), Casa Grande, Arizona (opened in 2008), and Wooster, Ohio (opened in late 2015).

Having grown to above a 50 share, Daisy Sour Cream is the Nations number one brand with distribution in all 50 states. Additionally, Daisy is the largest brand in food service, military, and club and is recognized by consumers for A Dollop of Daisy, a tagline that put this once small brand on the map.

Daisys core values are Clean and Trust, which are woven into everything we do. In 2008, the company was given the impressive American Business Ethics award, awarded by Foundation for Financial Service Professionals.

While maintaining a strong culture of curious and innovative problem-solvers, Daisy Brand tripled employment over the last 15 years. The future looks bright with the opening of its third facility to further strengthen the foundation for growth.

Daisy Brand offers an industry leading benefits package that includes:

• A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage.
• 401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute.
• Safe harbor and profit sharing company contributions to 401(k).
• Company paid short and long term disability coverage.
• Company paid 2X annual salary life and AD&D insurance.
• 4 weeks annual paid time off.
• Extra time off for volunteering.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fitness membership reimbursement.
• And more

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.

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