East West Tea is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team on 2nd and 3rd shifts, to support the operation of machinery within the manufacturing facility, partner with operators for efficiency and safety and assist with the achievement of production goals.

Are you looking for a company that values people?

Do you have creative ideas to adapt processes toward being more sustainable?

Do you enjoy problem solving and collaboration in a fast-paced environment?

Are you someone that likes to learn and can also help develop others?

Role Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment used in the production and packaging of East West Tea Company, LLC products. This includes regular inspection of equipment, structures or material, preventative maintenance, and machine repair as required. Technicians possess the necessary mechanical and general maintenance expertise and support production by ensuring smooth operation of the plant and facility. Maintenance technicians follow established work guidelines, procedures, or verbal instructions as well as independently troubleshoot and problem solve unscheduled variances. Adherence to FDA CFR 111 and all company procedures involving health, safety, and food safety while completing work is essential.

WHO WE ARE:

At East West Tea Company, We Exist to Inspire. Our mission is to be the best global wellbeing company enhancing the everyday life of humans through their experience with us. Our guiding principles, beliefs, and philosophies shape our identity. They are the essence of our culture and define how we do what we do.

We honor our people. We are intentional with our products. We are authentic with our brands. We Do Good. We are committed to sustaining our planet.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU:

• We offer competitive compensation, including a generous annual bonus.
• We have exceptional wellbeing-focused benefits including health, dental, vision and alternative care, life and disability insurance, retirement, paid time off, company picnics, social activities, and a surprise every so often! Who doesn’t love a surprise?
• This position is located in Eugene, Oregon
• As a certified B Corp, we’re a company that lives our values every day.
• We work in a LEED certified facility which prioritizes the planet in our daily operations and optimizes our employee experience while at work.
• We prioritize sustainability as a business by embedding it into our values, our strategic priorities, our decision-making, and our resource allocations.
• Our Nourish Market provides employees subsidized healthy lunch and snack options.
• We commit to our purpose in every aspect of our culture.
• We have employees that are committed to “Doing Good” in our community and around the world.
• We are a growing company with products that customers love.
• We believe in investing in you and your growth and development.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN:

Repair/Maintenance

• Follow prescribed safety rules to operate tools such as power tools and basic hand tools as well as regulations and other departmental policies and procedures. Help to develop proper safety techniques.
• Perform detailed preventative maintenance as assigned on various equipment, production systems or processes.
• Diverse maintenance skills to allow for assignments in any work areas as required.
• Ability to read specifications, work orders, instructions, formulas, or processing charts.
• Demonstrates safe, efficient, and thorough work habits, completing all work assignments in a timely and complete manner.
• Extremely detailed craftsmanship.

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot, analyze and repair automated production equipment; fix defective parts.

Documentation

• Maintain all necessary documentation of preventative maintenance & repairs.
• Timely author concise reports describing work performed, i.e. troubleshooting, repairing, sanitizing, adjusting, calibrating and changing parts or other activities related to production equipment.

Organizational Expectation:

• Behaves in a way that is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of East West Tea Company and supports the ongoing development of the organization’s culture

WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED:

• 3-5 years’ general mechanical experience

• Experience with low pressure, pneumatic & associated controls.

• Knowledge and use of fine measuring instruments, be able to work down to .01mm (.0005).
• Basic knowledge of the metric system.
• Food, Beverage or Dietary Supplement experience preferred but not required
• Practices in mechanical maintenance and repair & knowledge of electrical components with 24vdc-120-240vac single and three phase power sources.
• General understanding of programmable controllers (PLCs)
• Familiarity with warehouse environment exposure which includes noise, dust, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.
• Exposure to sounds and noise levels that would be distracting or uncomfortable
• Exposure to fine dust from organic raw materials
• Working in cramped spaces and awkward positions
• Work on production shifts, for 8-12 hour periods, including swing and or graveyard.

YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT:

• Strong critical thinking ability to navigate and solve complex problems
• Solid work ethic, self-starter, and result-oriented
• Natural ability to develop strong, trusting relationships
• Enjoys collaborating with cross-functional partners
• Responsible and a high degree of ownership
• Thrives in an ever-changing work environment
• Effectively managing a multitude of work responsibilities
• Balances attention to detail and swift execution
• Ability to work a variety of shifts in order to gain experience from different training experts on specifc equipment

WHAT WE DO:

We manufacture Yogi and Choice Organics brand products. Yogi has over 40 tea blends made from 140 exotic spices and botanicals sourced from 100% non-GMO growers around the globe. These herbal, green, and black teas are formulated for delicious taste and healthful benefits. Choice Organics offers a collection of organic traditional tea, herbal tea, and unique, flavorful organic tea blends. Choice teas are sourced exclusively from 100% organic and non-GMO growers around the world and are beautifully balanced to perfection for a full-flavored taste experience.

East West Tea Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value and respect each person's individuality and unique talents. We honor diversity and inclusion. The strength of our people and our guiding principles contribute to East West Tea's leadership and continued success in the natural tea category.