Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 27 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, and Peru. Our global distribution network includes 16 forward distribution centers in North America, China, Europe, and the Netherlands, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

JOB SUMMARY

Identify, analyze, troubleshoot, plan, and complete preventative maintenance, repair, installation, and adjustment for refrigeration systems, electrical/electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, programmable logic controllers, production machinery, and facilities support equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Inspect and review maintenance activities to monitor compliance with all safety and environmental codes, regulations, permits, and company policies

§  Support System Control Manager for facility refrigeration and controls, water filtration, compressed air, and facility-related systems.

§  Day-to-day facilities maintenance.

§  Perform or support all system-related PMS.

§  Work closely with contractors/ vendors during site visit, scheduling, meeting, and ordering parts

§  Perform from simple to complex design installation, maintenance, fabrication, repair, and modifications of various systems.

§  Apply advanced technical knowledge to the troubleshooting and diagnosis of refrigeration equipment problems.

§  Use current best practices, documentation, and appropriate test equipment to anticipate, identify and isolate unusual systems faults or malfunctions on production and support equipment.

§  Check and repair pumps, fans, pneumatics, controls, and valves.

§  Assist in developing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program.

§  General Maintenance: Perform a variety of general maintenance functions in accordance with blueprints, layouts, schematics of circuits and controls, and written or verbal instructions. Determine the root cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

§  Work closely with operations for daily scheduling

§  Perform safety inspections on all equipment to ensure safe operating conditions. Immediately report any unsafe conditions found.

§  Perform other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

§  High School Diploma.

§  Refrigeration Certification Refrigeration EPA Certification (Universal Preferred).

§  Experience with Airixa, or Process Solution systems a plus.

§  Freon and ammonia refrigeration systems.

§  Experience in programming/troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) is a plus

§  Electrical experience including high voltage, low voltage, and control wiring.

§  Excellent and proven ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships in a team environment.

§  Strong ability to be hands-on, work independently, and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision.

§  Excellent interpersonal skills required to foster cooperation, and teamwork, and to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

§  Proactive in identifying and/or being a part of teams focusing on continuous improvement and cost reduction.

§  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

§  Demonstrated knowledge of equipment and manufacturing safety procedures (e.g., lockout/tag out, reading MSDS, incident response procedures, etc.).

§  Able to work extended hours and be flexible with working hours to accommodate business needs and emergencies.

§  Maintain a valid driver's license.

§  Ability to travel to facilities or trainings

§  Ability to read and understand plans and blueprints.

WORKING CONDITIONS & DEMANDS

§  Fast-paced cold and wet environment.

§  Food facility requires food-safe behavior.

§  Mitigating issues and conflicts with employees/contractors.

§  Standing, bending, kneeling, and crouching for prolonged periods.

§  Stand for an 8-hour shift.

§  Work in cold conditions from 30°F to 50°F.

§  Make decisions in a high-stress environment.

§  Work with and around conveyors and other moving equipment.

§  Work at heights and confined spaces.

§  Able to lift 25 to 48 pounds to a minimum height of 36 inches.

§  Operating heavy machinery (Forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts).

§  Lifting, pushing, pulling, and grasping while standing and kneeling.

§  Able to perform the essential function of the job with or without accommodation.

Position Range: $69,264 - $98,384

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