Warehouse Maintenance Technician

Location – Onsite This is an onsite role that works at Cashton Distribution Center in Cashton, WI. The hours/Schedule for the role will be 6am to 2:30pm, 5 days a week. On call every 6 weeks- on call for a 7 day window of Thursday to Wednesday. Employee Type – Hourly Bonus – This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance. Safety Sensitive – Yes If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products. Summary of Role The Warehouse Maintenance Technician provides hands on maintenance and operational support across powered industrial equipment, facility assets, and maintenance systems at the Cashton Distribution Center. This role is broad in scope and supports preventive maintenance, equipment service support, inventory and documentation ownership, training support, and on call coverage. This role is expected to operate independently on routine work, escalate unfamiliar issues appropriately, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the maintenance team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities o Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities on facility systems and material handling equipment, including but not limited to powered industrial equipment, batteries and charging systems, spotters, docks, wrappers, racking, overhead doors, generators, ammonia related equipment and the automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). o Support continuous facility operation by participating in “on call” availability outside normal business hours. o Manage work within the established computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) including accurate entry, prioritization, and completion of work orders and preventive maintenance tasks. o Perform all work in compliance with OSHA regulations, cooperative safety policies, and site-specific safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work and contractor safety requirements applicable to assigned tasks. o Maintain required safety training, certifications, medical evaluations and annual fit testing as required by the respiratory protection program. Must be able to wear and properly use a full-face air purifying respirator. o Ensure proper use, training, and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with the PPE assessment specific to each location, job function, or exposure level. o Safely perform work at heights using fall protection systems when required. Must be able to occasionally climb and troubleshoot equipment up to approximately 90 feet. o Work with maintenance leadership and team members to continuously improve equipment reliability, documentation quality, inventory accuracy, parts usage discipline and maintenance workflows. o Handle confidential information with discretion. Additional Duties and Responsibilities o Keeps work area, tools and equipment clean and orderly. o Assists other maintenance team members as needed to support operations across shifts. o Provides support to other facility maintenance teams as required. o Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities o High School Diploma or HSED o 3-5 years demonstrated experience in an industrial setting, warehouse, or manufacturing environment. o Broad mechanical aptitude with ability to work across multiple equipment types rather than a single specialized trade. o Proven troubleshooting skills across multiple applications and equipment types. o Competent operational ability and acceptable knowledge of Microsoft Office software. o Ability to work effectively and maintain deadlines with limited supervision. o Critical thinking and decision-making skills; able to make effective decisions among primarily known / understood conditions with occasional variables. o Basic math skills including arithmetic; ability to perform and interpret basic calculations related to count, weight, time, rate, and distance. o Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner. o Effective collaborative skills. Must perform comfortably in group settings. o Must be able to read, write, and understand English. o Strong work ethic with history of good attendance. o Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced service orientated environment while managing competing priorities. o Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally lift, up to 100 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull objects up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment. o Must be able to perform physical work in a variety of positions and at various heights includes bending, stooping, crawling, reaching, and twisting of arms and body movement. o Ability to tolerate a variety of temperatures conditions from cold to very warm. o Valid driver’s license required. Base hourly wage range: $26.34 per hour - $31.93 per hour The typical hourly wage for a new hire with little or no experience is $26.34. This position also receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 12am, a $3.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 12am and 6am or this position receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. This hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage range is not typical. Benefits We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees’ and their family's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered: Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf) Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance. Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will. 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption. Vision Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho. 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions. Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics. Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education. Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children. Short-Term Long-Term Disability/AD D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee. Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents. Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7 Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching. Financial advisors and seminars Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account