Safety/Maintenance Technician

CP Fresh is our fresh food processing and value-added division. At CP Fresh we make healthy, fresh food items as well as value-added fresh cut fruit and vegetables for use in a wide base of our retail and foodservice customers. CP Fresh was established in 2016 and is now a growing innovative leader in the fresh food world. We are looking for a dynamic & creative team oriented person to help us grow!

Charlie's Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $36-38 hr. DOE
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Shift:

4am - 12:30pm (or until job is completed) Tuesday-Saturday

*Will need to be flexible to working weekends/Sundays as needed*

The Role:

The Safety-Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting a safe andefficient working environment by balancing responsibilities of both workplace safety and equipment/facility maintenance. This role splits time equally to ensure compliance with all safety standards and executing and/or coordinating maintenance tasks that keep the facility operational and complaint with food/safety regulations.

Essential Responsibilities Include, and Are Not Limited To:

Safety

• Coordinate with the corporate safety director to drive and implement compliance and workplace safety initiatives
• Conduct daily/weekly safety inspections of the facility, equipment, and work areas
• Lead and document safety committee meetings, training sessions, safety drills etc. (eg. Fire, evacuation, chemical spill)
• Develop and maintain site-specific safety programs (LOTO, PPE, Equipment)
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, other safety concerns, and implement corrective actions to reduce future occurrences
• Serve as the point of contact for safety audits and regulatory inspections
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and proactive hazard recognition
• Support management and supervisors in their efforts to establish a proactive safety culture

Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on processing equipment/machinery, HVAC, forklifts and facility infrastructure
• Respond to equipment malfunctions or utility issues and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime
• Maintain maintenance logs, equipment manuals, and service records
• Work with production supervisors/managers to schedule non-disruptive maintenance activities & repairs
• Ensure all tools, maintenance supplies and work areas are organized and compliant with food safety protocols/GMP's
• Oversee workplace repair, installations, and any other maintenance functions that could result in harm to employees if notcorrected.

*Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• At least 1+year(s) of previous building maintenance and facilities experience preferred
• Familiarity with OSHA, L&I
• Must be able to safely use a ladder
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds
• Experience in hazard assessment and controls.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, to write routine reports and correspondence, and to speak effectively before a group of employees.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a wet/cold environment (less than 40F)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, communication skills and recordkeeping ability
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to prioritize activities
• Report all Safety and Quality Issues
• Must be proficient with MS Office programs,and able to learn the appropriate programs.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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