Plant Maintenance Mechanics - Dairy Manufacturing
Company: CRYSTAL CREAMERY INC
Location: Fortuna
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Humboldt Creamery, a division of
Crystal Creamery, is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our
team. The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the care
and maintenance of all equipment in a safe, sanitary, and efficient
condition. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for staying up
to date on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques.
Essential Functions: * Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical
equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and
unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and
utility systems. * Readily available for emergency repairs in
breakdown situations. * Read, analyze, and interpret technical
procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders
to perform required maintenance and service. * Performing
preventative maintenance. * Line manufacturing support systems. *
Complete work orders in a timely manner, maintaining high quality
standards. * Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric
meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties *
Maintain communication with other departments, management and
employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may
restrict the efficiency of production. * Ensure all paperwork is
filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed
with required information. * Ensure all required information is
documented in accordance with SOPs. * Assist in maintaining parts
and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor
* Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. * Maintain a clean,
sanitary, and safe work area. * Follow all required work safe
practices. This would include lockout-tagout requirements and
wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space
safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc. * Responsible
for food safety, pre-requisite programs, and food quality related
to designated area. * Report any food safety and food quality
related issues to management immediately. * Perform other duties as
assigned. Job Requirements * High School Diploma or GED preferred;
Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training desired * 3 years’ minimum
experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility,
preferably food and beverage industry. * 1-year minimum experience
with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and HVAC
* Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and
independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent
component failures or equipment down time * Must be able to stand,
walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift. *
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. * Must be
willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and
holidays. * Be able to effectively work in a team environment. *
Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to
work in a fast-paced environment. Crystal Creamery is an Equal
Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated
with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and
protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color,
national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability,
mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state
law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in
California), genetic information, marital status, familial status,
sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy,
childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation
(actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age,
military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault
victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. To
apply please visit www.crystalcreamery.com. Compensation details:
24-26 Hourly Wage PI8c4cc31f7fe9-25405-39777487
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