Maintenance
Russell Stover Chocolates
- Iola, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs equipment preventive maintenance services using appropriate checklists; inspects, analyzes and diagnoses all machine and assembly component problems and defects, using diagnostic equipment as required.
- Operates and maintains machinery, equipment and tools in a safe and proficient manner according to guidelines, standards and instructions.
- Sets up equipment, makes adjustments, and performs maintenance activities.
- Accounts for all labor, parts and operational supplies in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Wears personal protective equipment as required and provided by the company; wears appropriate uniform/clothing in accordance with GMP’s/company standards.
- Ensures safe and proper use of tools and equipment; ensures hand tools are free of defects; maintains neat and orderly work area, including proper storage/disposal of lubricants, solvents, paint and other chemicals in accordance with OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agencies and company policy.
- Create and manufacture parts and tools to support the maintenance of production equipment.
- Performs clean-up activities as assigned.
- Conforms to rules.
- May be assigned other jobs by plant management as required.
- Strong maintenance background with 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Mechanical aptitude/ Good Troubleshooter
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints, schematics, parts lists, and other equipment information.
- Experience with electrical, plumbing, lathes, mills, other shop equipment and basic building and grounds maintenance
- Understanding of relevant OSHA and HAZCOM regulations
- Proven record of dependability and high-quality standards
- Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. We also go through an in-depth Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training on your first day and continue to share safety tips daily
- Surroundings. You’ll be working around different machines – Schubert’s, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and chocolate candy banks/steels.
- Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs/ladders, and routinely lift 50 lbs.
- Temperature. You will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment. Our temperatures are consistently around 63°F but could fluctuate depending on your specific role.
- Smell. You will enjoy a variety of deliciously sweet aromas and you may end your day smelling like chocolate!
- Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for food safety, personal safety and in guidance with our good manufacturing practices (GMP). Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required. Leather, imitation leather, or rubber boots or shoes must be worn in the kitchen and other areas when working around hot liquid/product or hot water.