Maintenance Technician

Location - Waterbury, VT

Schedule: Sunday through Tuesday 6:30PM - 7:00AM + every other Saturday (6:30PM - 7:00AM)

Base Pay rate: $29.43 with an additional $0.75 for the 12 hour shift and an additional $3.25 for the PM shift assignment

Weekly Pay Periods

Benefit Overview:

• These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package (*Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit sharing, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Qrtly Bonus payouts, etc.)

• FREE pints of ice cream daily / Vermont Attractions Discounts / Patagonia & PrAna Partnership discounts

• Uniforms and PPE provided by the company

• Career Advancement Opportunities

Background & Purpose of the Job:

Ben & Jerry’s produces super premium ice cream known for its high quality and unique add-ins ranging from large chunks of bakery items, chocolate, nuts, sauces and candy pieces, all with their own quirky memorable names.  We make the best possible ice cream in the nicest way possible and deliver a taste bud-boggling odyssey great enough to take you all the way to the state of euphoria.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

As a Maintenance Technician at our industrial facility, you will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and repairing facilities, utilities, and manufacturing equipment to ensure their safe and reliable operation.

• Support PM Pillar activities and UMS-identified projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency of our manufacturing lines.

• Collaborate with the PM coordinator, identifying and executing projects to improve line efficiencies using the UMS model.

• Participate in programs that support overall factory requirements

• Plan, perform, and/or oversee preventive maintenance on facilities, utilities, and manufacturing equipment.

• Plan and perform routine system evaluations of mechanical equipment, identifying performance trends or issues and recommending courses of action.

• Resolve equipment malfunctions by evaluating performance breakdowns, identifying the root cause, and taking corrective action within the UMS methodology.

• Design and fabricate changes to equipment to enhance process performance.

• Interpret and ensure compliance with building codes and regulations on projects.

• Participate on evaluation teams comprised of R&D personnel, contractors, and vendors to introduce new processes and/or equipment.

• Draft procedures and manuals for preventive maintenance of process systems and equipment.

• Ensure compliance with GMPs and safety policies while planning and completing projects.

• Develop and conduct training modules. Ensure that required safety practices are being followed at all times by contractors performing work.

• Work in partnership with the UMS team and PM coordinator to deliver improvements to line efficiency. • Continue upskilling maintenance technicians in the UMS methodology and support the

In addition, there will be exposure to allergens, including but not limited to dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean and cinnamon.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills required.

• Knowledge of UMS methods and use of UMS tools.

• Ability to complete EWOs to root cause.

• Knowledge of the Kaizen process.

•  Advanced project management skills sufficient to effectively work cross-functionally with other departments to adhere to timelines.

• Experience working in a maintenance shop, using power tools, bench tools, and other various machinery.

• Willingness to work on the manufacturing floor and be exposed to mechanical operations and cleaning/caustic solutions.

• Required to occasionally lift 50 lbs.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening, which may include drug screening and background check.

*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :

· We are all about growth

· We operate with speed and simplicity

· We win together with fun

· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry

· We care and challenge

· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 

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Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact your recruiter. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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