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Position: Maintenance Mechanic I, 2nd shift 
Department: Maintenance 
Reports To: Team Lead 
Salary Type: Non-Exempt
Location: Irwindale, CA 
Pay: $23.50 an hour 

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact. 

Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. 

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions. 

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally.

Position Summary:

This role supports production by safely maintaining equipment to produce the highest quality.  Assist with diagnosing and repairing simple and complex manufacturing equipment issues, and perform routine maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow good manufacturing practices, personal protective equipment requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Assist with changing motors, pulleys, gear boxes and belting.
• Working knowledge of use of standard hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, bearing pullers, etc.
• Perform basic mechanical adjustments like tensioning drive belts, conveyor belts, tracking belts and chains.
• Assist with replacing automated equipment mechanical components.
• Assist with performing simple plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains, replace faucets, and toilet repairs.  
• Replace slicer, cutter, dicer blade assemblies and perform necessary adjustments.
• Works safely around moving equipment  and conveyors in a wet environment
• Handle blade housing
• Lock out/Tag out equipment as necessary
• Safely operate shop equipment such as power tools
• Comply with SQF Regulatory Programs
• Knowledge and understanding of how to maintain a safe work environment, Practice safe lifting techniques.
• Assist with troubleshooting simple mechanical systems and performing preventive maintenance.
• Read and complete work orders and paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold environment
• Mechanical and Electrical aptitude
• Chain drive sprocket and gearbox 
• Working knowledge of cleaning and degreasing techniques
• Reading, Writing, Speaking English Preferred 
• Safety Guidelines, Understand efficiencies and downtime
• Ability to work in fast paced environment, to be crossed trained & multitask in multiple position
• At least 0-1 years of experience and basic mechanical skills
• GED/High School Diploma Preferred

Physical Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas does not require employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated and/or boostered at this time, but does require disclosure of vaccination status and supporting documents. Bonduelle Fresh Americas reserves the right to modify any internal policies, including safety policies, as needed and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to veterans and individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process and employment. If you need assistance, please contact us at 626-856-8686 or bfa-info@bonduelle.com.