Maintenance Technician - Starting at $28/hr at Stratas Foods

Decatur, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

28.65

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Abilities, Electrical Abilities, Manufacturing Equipment Knowledge, Team Environment, Safety Programs, Maintenance Scheduling, Problem Solving, Inventory Control

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States. Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals. Job Description Wage: Maintenance Introductory positions starting at $28.65/hr. Benefits: Employees enjoy a robust benefit package including medical, vision, dental, supplemental policies, paid time off, 401K, and more. Schedule: Candidates must be open to working any shift with mandatory overtime (12 hour shifts, weekends, holidays, etc). Duties: Follow all safety programs: lock/out tag/out programs, hot work permits, etc… Maintain equipment to optimum operating condition by following the proper maintenance schedule, completing PMs, and assisting operators with mechanical problems when called. Daily duties: equipment start up; make sure compressors, glue pots, and printers are running properly. Complete work orders as assigned. Keep maintenance shop and part storage organized and clean. Control replacement parts inventory. Let supervisor know in writing what’s needed. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED Mechanical and electrical abilities. Knowledge of manufacturing equipment. Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining equipment in optimum operating condition and assisting operators with mechanical problems. Daily duties include equipment start-up and ensuring proper operation of machinery.