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Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift

OTHER•Knoxville

Summary

Location

Knoxville

Type

OTHER

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

Job DetailsJob Location: Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919The Line Mechanic I is responsible for safely troubleshooting and repairing production equipment within the manufacturing facility and ensuring that quality products are produced timely and efficiently.  Responsibilities:  Safely troubleshoot and repair a production line efficiently and effectively in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), food/employee safety requirements and guidelines to ensure daily production goals are achieved Effectively prioritize equipment issues in order of importance, manage downtime, and communicate issues to peers and leadership Utilize Digital Production System (Redzone) to track downtime, perform quality compliance documents and communicate with support functions Complete change overs for assigned equipment and/or production line Perform preventative maintenance on assigned production equipment Learn and maintain customer standards for product specifications and acceptable quality Read and follow instructions regarding daily expectations, requirements, or specifications Accurately complete all quality, traceability, and production paperwork Reports any product deficiencies, food or safety concerns to supervisor Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation and ensures all tools are accounted for Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety training and safety system ownership initiatives Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately Support and comply with GMP’s; understand and follow emergency action plan Support food safety, quality, and legality Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements Other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or GED 2+ years of machine troubleshooting/repair experience Technical skills include the ability to complete changeovers, administer preventative maintenance, repair one production line, and operate production equipment Interpersonal skills include good verbal and written communication, good time management skills and the ability to follow rules and directions Leadership skills include a positive attitude, being a team player and self-leadership

What you'll do

  • The Line Mechanic I is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing production equipment to ensure timely and efficient production of quality products. This includes performing preventative maintenance and managing equipment issues effectively.

About REILY FOODS COMPANY

Established in 1902, Reily Foods Company is a family-owned, values-driven business based in New Orleans, one of the world's great culinary centers. The company manufactures and markets a wide range of quality food products sold in grocery stores and restaurants throughout the United States including Luzianne Tea, French Market Coffee, New England Coffee, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Wick Fowler’s 2-Alarm and Carroll Shelby’s Chili Kits, La Martinique Salad Dressings, and Tiger Sauce Hot Sauce. Reily Foods operates three manufacturing facilities located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Knoxville, Tennessee and Malden, Massachusetts and is proud of its "AA"​ rating for Global Food Safety Certification for nine consecutive years. Reily Foods is also a significant contract packer for some of the largest retail and industrial customers in the country. The Louisiana chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth (ACG) awarded Reily Foods its 2015 Outstanding Corporate Growth Award. This growth is the result of Reily Foods'​ unique values-driven culture and a strong investment mentality that ensures state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, new product development and marketing capabilities, and technology and data systems. Reily Foods'​ strong financial health allows it to be in a state of readiness for strategic acquisitions and continuous investments. The company's focus is on the continued growth of its iconic brands. Aggressive new product development and acquisitions are also important parts of the growth plan. Most importantly, Reily Foods'​ ability to attract and develop the industry's top talent supports a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that recognizes the importance of passion, curiosity, achievement, and fun.

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As a Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift at REILY FOODS COMPANY, you will: the Line Mechanic I is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing production equipment to ensure timely and efficient production of quality products. This includes performing preventative maintenance and managing equipment issues effectively..

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