Maintenance Mechanic

Description

Want to be part of a family-owned, award-winning company with an entrepreneurial culture and a strong sense of family? 

You’re in the right place! At La Reina, our core values guide everything we do. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking enthusiastic and capable professionals to join our team across various areas of the organization. 

Job Summary: The general function of a Maintenance Mechanic at La Reina is to ensure that all mechanical equipment is safe and in good working condition, and that all new mechanical and electrical parts or equipment are installed according to regulations. This position will be responsible for upholding all Safety and Quality standards set forth by the company.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time pay
• Paid day off for birthday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• A family-owned environment with leaders who care

Schedule: 1st shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm) * weekend availability

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical preventative maintenance on all production equipment and facility equipment.
• Fill out Maintenance Breakdown Report, RCAs, SQF, and other reports as needed.
• Additionally, we ensure that our production lines operate efficiently and safely, enabling our customers to receive the highest-quality products.
• Fill out daily maintenance reports, including PM schedule reports.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve any mechanical repairs as they occur.
• Promote company policy and philosophy.
• Provide preventative maintenance and lubrication for all machines
• Works closely with Production Operators, PMO’s Supervisors/Managers.
• Implements preventative maintenance procedures and ensures they are accomplished in a timely manner.
• Complete daily maintenance reports.
• Follow GMPs and quality and food Safety Programs as noted in the SQF Code and the company’s Food Safety and Quality Manual.
• Familiar with Food Safety and Sanitation Standards pertaining to food safety.
• Recommends improvements, including capital items, to upgrade operations, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Availability to work on weekends as necessary.
• Must be able to rotate shifts as required.
• May be assigned other work as deemed necessary
• Must communicate with other department Supervisors and Managers regarding issues that occur during their shift.
• Must be able to multitask and work in adverse conditions, perform under pressure, and be willing to put in extra time as required to minimize production downtime.

Requirements

• Be able to read and follow written procedures
• Proven attention to detail, responsible, mature, self-motivated
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work around the regular shift schedule, shift-based on production needs, including weekends.
• Excellent communication skills
• 1 year of previous production experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Food Manufacturing Machine Repair experience.
• Ability to rotate shifts based on department needs.
• Forklift experience.
• Experience with food manufacturing equipment/machinery.
• Own tools required.

Physical Demands & PPE

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All tasks must be performed in a safe manner that will not create or pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the sanitation worker or any other person.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Walk on uneven ground and wet or slippery floors
• Twisting, turning, kneeling, stooping, and bending most of the day
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to spices (allergens), including but not limited to soy and wheat
• Exposure to high noise levels and high heat environment

PPE—Slip-resistant shoes, a hair and beard net, safety glasses, and earplugs are required in the work areas, and gloves are recommended.

Core Values – Knowledge, creativity, courage, honesty, accountability, competency, and safety guide every aspect of our operations. These principles drive excellence and help us foster a culture built on trust, collaboration, and continuous growth. 

More about La Reina:

Founded in 1958 by Mauro Robles, La Reina began as a family-owned business specializing in flour tortillas. Mauro's determination to bring customers diverse, authentic Mexican products became a reality within several years. Our business prides itself on providing the highest quality and innovative tortillas, flatbreads, and Artisan snacks. It is the philosophy of La Reina to service our customers by working with them as a true partner to develop new products, recipes, and eye-catching packaging.

From our humble beginnings, La Reina continues to grow and diversify into multiple product lines, channels, and offerings as a family-owned and operated business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

La Reina is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under protected law. EEO/AA employer nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, La Reina provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for La Reina. The Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources Department.