Maintenance Manager/Technician

Appleton produce

Weiser, ID

Pay: $29-$34/hr

Shift: Full time

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager / Technician to lead maintenance activities and help keep our food packing facility operating safely and efficiently. This role combines staff supervision with equipment troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and facility upkeep.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Lead, train, and support maintenance staff; prioritize daily tasks and projects to meet operational needs.
• Develop and carry out preventive maintenance programs, conduct routine inspections, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform and assist with equipment installation, repairs, lubrication, and general upkeep, including basic welding and fabrication.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with facility management and other departments to minimize production disruptions.
• Ensure maintenance work meets health and safety requirements, food safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Quality Assurance standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers, monitor expenses, and assist with maintenance budget control.
• Promote a safe, organized work environment and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices.

**Qualifications**

• Proven maintenance leadership or supervisory experience in an industrial or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair skills, with basic welding and fabrication abilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, including the ability to train employees and resolve conflicts respectfully.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish bilingual skills preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance recordkeeping or database systems.
• Commitment to workplace safety, food safety, and quality standards.

**Schedule and Physical Requirements**

This position primarily works day shift, with occasional work outside normal business hours or on weekends to support training, shutdowns, peak receiving, harvest season, and other plant needs.

Work may involve prolonged standing or sitting; bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders; working at heights or in confined spaces; exposure to heat, cold, and dust; and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

**To apply:** Submit your résumé to nicole@appletonproduce.com

Wage – DOE (Depends on Experience)

Pay: $28.50 - $34.32 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: In person