Job description

At Winland Foods, Inc. – Columbia SC facility (previously Treehouse Foods, Inc), we are focused on winning by producing high quality, innovative, customer-driven, expert food solutions in the pasta category. We make our own brand, Muellers, and also make private brand pasta for major grocery suppliers throughout our community. We have a very competitive compensation package, and we offer an exciting range of benefits including quarterly hourly bonuses, 3.5 weeks of vacation in your first year, various medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance plans and free pasta!

This position will report to the Meal Preparation business that is now known as Winland Foods, Inc owned by Investindustrial. Investindustrial is a leading investment and advisory group with over $11 billion of raised fund capital, which provides commercial solutions and capital to high-quality mid-market companies internationally. Investindustrial has a strong track record of investing in the food and beverage sector, including private label, and has developed longstanding relationships in the food and beverage community.

So, if you like pasta, focused on winning and working in a clean manufacturing environment, please apply to join our team!

This position will require a self-directed, team oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in their work, and is willing to accept total responsibility for plant equipment troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance programs. PM Technicians will be responsible for a broad variety of equipment and system types, and must possess solid mechanical and electrical skills, along with troubleshooting ability. The goal of our PM Technician is to develop and maintain programs that will reduce and eliminate equipment breakdowns. Due to the high levels of efficiency and productivity expected from this plant, PM Technicians must be innovative and demonstrate a “Can Do” attitude and be willing to perform whatever tasks are necessary for the plant to meet its objectives.

Responsibilities:
· Stock and locate spare parts.

· Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.

· Perform equipment modifications and rebuilds.

· Perform routine maintenance welding and minor fabrication.

· Responsible for ensuring equipment is properly maintained in order to manufacture safe, legal and quality product.

· Ensure that work areas are clean that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are full complied with.

· Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas.

· Schedule and perform the following regular preventive maintenance:

o Flour system blowers, airlocks, diverter valves and sifters

o Change dust collector filter bags

o Presses, dryers, accumulators and strippers

o Die washer

o Plant hot water system and general plumbing

· Must be able to adjust their work schedule in order to maintain a 2-shift operation (may require overtime as operation requires).

· Be able to effectively communicate with team members to support a self-directed work environment.

· Use sound judgment in exercising caution to insure personal safety and the safety of others.

· Communicate effectively across all functions to insure efficient production levels.

· Assist in the development and improvement of PM practices as recommended by experience, equipment history and OEM specifications

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills
· High School Diploma or GED required. Technical schooling or diploma preferred

· Must demonstrate good communication skills and be able to understand and interpret equipment training manuals and drawings.

· Must demonstrate a sense of urgency.

· Must possess a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing).

· Demonstrate creative troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Working knowledge of the following support equipment:

• Boilers, pumps and circulating systems
• Air compressors and pneumatic systems
• Pneumatic conveying theory and related systems
• Pasta drying instrumentation

· Understand be proficient in the operation of the following shop equipment:

• Drill press
• Hydraulic press
• Milling machine
• Lathe
• Grinders, band saws and other related hand tools.

· Experience in the following welding is a plus:

• AC/DC stick, Tig, Mig, Gas Acetylene

· Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted; periodically lift up to 100 lbs.

· Must be able to climb, kneel, crawl and work at elevation.

· Vocal communication required to communicate with all plant personnel.

· Distance and color vision acuity is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.52 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 5 years (Required)
• Mechanical knowledge: 5 years (Required)
• Industrial maintenance: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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