Maintenance Technician I - 2nd Shift (S1257)

The Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to help the next generation of pet parents fulfill a shared life of wellbeing with their pets through a foundation of proven nutrition. We are committed to crafting high-quality pet food, dental chews, treats, and topper recipes that are made with the perfect balance of high-quality natural ingredients paired with the latest scientific research and technologies. As a community of people working together, Wellies are positively obsessed with how to deliver proven health outcomes that pet parents can see and pets can taste. Wellies bring their best to work every day, come ready to collaborate, embrace the hard things, and own their outcomes.

• Providing upmost care and maintenance for the safety and wellbeing of our employees and equipment.
• Repair and maintain machinery used in the manufacture of products
• Troubleshoot process and automation equipment, including packaging, injection molding, extrusion, robotics, and conveyors
• Optimize process parameters in coordination with production to obtain quality products
• Interpret schematics, blueprints, manuals, work instructions, and other technical documents
• Inspect products for surface defects and flaws to propose process adjustments
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs as needed
• Must maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area at all times
• Participate in the audits and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
• Completes all required daily and maintenance reports & documentation
• Must adhere to the plant’s HACCP plans
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Diagnose and resolve PLC operated packing equipment
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Team Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed with all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so, we are seeking an individual who:

• Always starts with the consumer
• Is dedicated to doing it right the first time
• Brings their best every day
• Has an “all-in” mindset
• Embraces the hard things and does them right away
• Owns their outcomes
• Gives back to their community

We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. We treat every Wellie to a best-in-class benefits package, a warm and welcoming environment, and a place where you can learn and grow professionally. More information about what makes us special can be found on our website. The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We foster an inclusive work environment and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Properly perform preventative maintenance, while ensuring a proper production flow, to the production lines.

• Troubleshooting issues with injection molding, extrusion, robotics, and automation equipment.
• Optimize equipment process settings to create consistent product
• Assist production operators on basic troubleshooting
• Installation, removal, and storing of molds based on production schedule
• Automation adjustments (speeds, feeds, timing, etc.) of packaging equipment
• Setup auxiliary equipment including Fanuc robot, grinder, take-away conveyors, etc
• Install water lines, airlines, hot runners, or other machine utilities as needed
• Carry out preventative maintenance on machines in collaboration with maintenance team
• Electrical Knowledge: 110 to 480 volts
• Use of handheld power tools

• Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager
• Responsible to participate in mandatory safety training program requirements.
• Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries.

• Completes quality and food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager.
• Responsible to participate in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements.
• Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the Quality Policy Manual. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies.
• Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

• Minimum of a high school education
• 1 - 3 years related field experience
• Required to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math
• Required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Regularly sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility
• Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust odors, fumes, oils and greases
• Ability to drive vehicle during the workday is required
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
• Good math and analytical skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work well with others
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Computer (PC) skills, with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Adaptable/Flexible: Functions effectively within ever-changing environments. Easily adjusts to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change. Is resilient, positive and calm under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering, facilities, or other technical associates degree
• Injection molding certificates
• Robotics certificates (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, or similar)

Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.