Maintenance Technician, MI

Description

Title: Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Location: Benton Harbor, MI

Less than 20 minutes from downtown St Joe area 

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Exempt

COMPANY AND LOCATION SUMMARY

Nestled along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan, Benton Harbor offers a unique blend of affordability, opportunity, and lakeside living that’s hard to beat. Just minutes from the charming waterfront community of St. Joseph (less than a 20-minute drive), residents enjoy easy access to sandy beaches, boutique shopping, and year-round festivals. The area is also within a short drive of South Haven (about 30 minutes) and under two hours from Chicago, making weekend getaways effortless. 

With nearby wineries, golf courses, and outdoor recreation, plus a growing local food and arts scene, Benton Harbor delivers a laid-back lifestyle with big-city access—perfect for professionals looking to grow their careers without sacrificing quality of life. 

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

JOB PURPOSE

The Maintenance Technician’s main responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting the maintenance supervisor with fabrication/installation and preventative maintenance of equipment throughout the facilities. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fabrication of needed parts or materials
• Repair machinery and facilities
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Install and test new equipment
• Responsible for keeping the production machinery running with minimum downtime
• Responsible for maintaining repairs to the facilities
• Complete paperwork in a timely and legible manner
• Follow safety policies/procedures including wearing necessary PPE
• Follow attendance policy and other policies

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to product fumes (e.g., onions, peppers, and other produce) 
• Exposure to cold environments (temperatures of 45°F or below) 
• Exposure to cleaning and sanitation chemicals (e.g., chlorine) 
• Work performed in a fresh food production and warehouse environment 
• Required to work overtime as needed 
• Use of tools and equipment, including occasional use of cutting utensils (e.g., knives, peelers) 
• Fast-paced production setting with a focus on minimizing downtime 
• Compliance with safety policies and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time 
• Frequent use of hands for grasping, handling tools, and writing 
• Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing 
• Ability to lift and carry items ranging from 5 to 50 pounds 
• Manual dexterity to perform maintenance, repairs, and fabrication tasks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Possess verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in fresh food or production environment
• 2+ year of maintenance experience
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must have own transportation
• Must have a working knowledge of English language
• Basic Mathematical abilities
• Ability to interact across departments  

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the company's needs evolve.