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  Position Description   Business Title: Mechanic                                    Supervisor Title:   Maintenance   FLSA: Hourly                                                      Department: Maintenance                                                                               Functional Area: Maintenance                                                    Position Summary: Work requires the use of hand tools, power tools and light and heavy duty equipment. Works as a crewmember under supervision or may perform tasks independently after receiving direction. Receives daily assignments; employees are expected to perform a broad variety of routine and assist with complex installation, maintenance and repair duties. Responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.   Position Responsibilities: - Knowledge of motorized and hand tools and equipment used in maintaining and repairing facilities, buildings, and grounds particular to work area - Knowledge of basic construction skills - Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures - Knowledge of heavy equipment operation techniques  - Ability to work independently and with others and perform duties with minimum supervision - Ability to perform a variety of heavy manual labor tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable environmental conditions - Operate a variety of motorized and hand tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner - Trouble shoot, identify, and correct routine maintenance and repair problems - Learn, interpret, and apply standards, policies, and procedures - Lead and understand maps, schematics, as-built drawings, specifications, and contract documents - Perform routine mathematical computations accurately - Meet schedules and timelines - Understand occupational hazards and utilize standard safety practices - Understand and follow oral and written instructions - Operate a computer to complete work order forms and time records - Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis - Perform other related duties needed as directed by supervisors - Follow and implement GMPs and Food Safety and Quality requirements     Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills: - Electrical troubleshooting & use of electrical troubleshooting tools preferred - High School or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience preferred - Must complete Orientation prior to first day of assignment - Must complete initial safety procedures - Must complete Ergonomics, P.P.E. and L.O.T.O./Machine Specific training   Physical Demands: - Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs safely - Must be able to go up and down stairs if required - Must complete Ergonomics, P.P.E. and L.O.T.O./Machine Specific training - Must complete all courses in necessary training schedule within 90 days of assuming position; during that time employee may perform duties under supervision of trained operator           Disclaimer     This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.  Smithfield Foods Packaged Meats Division is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.  Smithfield Foods Packaged Meats Division participates in the E-Verify program       

Provide for the timely and proper maintenance of processing and packaging equipment and/or the physical plant to minimize production lost time. Hold your staff accountable for directing the activities of various skilled employees by assigning work, monitoring those assignments, and inspecting the repairs made. Build and maintain appropriate relationships to attain the goals of safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Support and promote food safety and quality program initiatives within the plant environment.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.  Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The packaging production line Machine Operator performs a variety of functions including but not limited to the operation of high speed packaging equipment, completion of daily production and/or QA paperwork.  Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality parameters established.

The Blending Department Machine Operator is responsible for taking materials staged by the Pre-weigh personnel and adding them to the mixing Kettle blender to manufacture Saratoga’s finished blends.  The Machine Operator must follow documented cleaning and mixing directions to blend the product to specification.  The position requires the ability to calculate and reconcile raw materials on batch cards for blending formulas.  Additionally, this position requires HACCP Monitored Training to ensure full compliance to our food safety programs.

Join Saratoga, a proud Solina Company, we are looking to find a new Quality Assurance Manager for our Eastvale location.   As part of our FS/QA team, you would conduct routine sanitation checks, ensuring that HAACP and FDA regulations are strictly enforced. Providing technical expertise to track product from start to finish and develop corrective actions when needed. You will be responsible for ensuring that we are able to safely deliver the best products to customers and consumers. As QA Manager you are responsible for managing the Plant Quality Assurance and Food Safety Department. Ensures high quality products that meet customer expectations while maintaining compliance with FDA/other applicable regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. Provides solid leadership to achieve company, plant, and department goals through various management, evaluation and improvement skills and strategies that improve overall quality and profitability. Masters and implements all QA policies, programs and procedures. Manages and effectively follows up on multiple projects and assignments.

Saratoga, a leading commercial food ingredient seasoning company serving branded and private-label food manufacturers nationwide is currently in need of a Maintenance Technician on X shift (2:00PM - 10:00pm).    This position reports to the Plant Engineer and is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.  

YOUR OPPORTUNITY: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.  Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.   Must have knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Welding (TIG, MIG). Mechanic must be able to work as a team or individually. Must comply with all Company Safety rules (lockout/tagout, etc) and Good Manunfacturing Practices (GMP's).  

Saratoga, a custom seasoning and functional ingredient manufacturer located in Eastvale, CA, is currently in need of Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift. The shift hours are M-F, 1:30pm - 10pm, with occassional Saturday work.  Our production area consists of three different departments: Blending,  Weighing, Packaging. All positions require close attention to detail and the ability to consistently perform heavy lifting.    YOUR OPPORTUNITY: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.   Performs repairs and troubleshooting on food processing equipment to include, but not limited to: blenders, gear boxes, vacuum pumps, mixers, packaging machinery, conveyors, hydraulic units, and multivacs.  

Saratoga, a custom seasoning and functional ingredient manufacturer located in Bolingbrook, IL is currently in need of Machine Operators on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. The shift hours are 6:00am – 2:00pm, 2:00pm – 10:00pm, and 10:00pm – 6:00am.  Our production area consists of four different departments: Blending,  PreWeigh, and Packaging.  All positions require close attention to detail and the ability to consistently perform heavy lifting. 

Saratoga, a custom seasoning and functional ingredient manufacturer located in Bolingbrook, IL is currently in need of Machine Operators on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. The shift hours are 6:00am – 2:00pm, 2:00pm – 10:00pm, and 10:00pm – 6:00am.  Our production area consists of four different departments: Blending,  PreWeigh, and Packaging.  All positions require close attention to detail and the ability to consistently perform heavy lifting.