Maintenance Mechanic - Food Grade

Maintenance Mechanic: 7pm - 7am Shift / 2-2-3 Schedule (NEW FACILITY)Peace River Citrus Products, 1805 Clower Street, Bartow Florida 33830 ABOUT THE COMPANY: Independent and privately-owned, Peace River Citrus Products is a vertically-integrated grower, fruit processor, and solutions provider of citrus-derived products and services. Committed to producing the highest quality citrus products and supporting our valued customers with impeccable and reliable service, Peace River Citrus Products supplies juices and associated products to major international and domestic brands as well as private label producers. Qualifications: Basic English verbal and written skills, bi-lingual a plus Basic knowledge of computer functions on a keyboard Maintains clean self-image for working in a Good Manufacturing Practices environment Good attendance required. Able to work extended hours. Able to communicate and work well with others Able to problem solve. Has good organization skills Has a history if practicing safe work habits High school diploma or GED and able to perform basic math Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform required functions Working Conditions: Manufacturing and warehouse environment. Warehouse freezer refrigeration climate. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift and stack product up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in various temperatures of extreme ranges. Duties Responsibilities: Able to perform preventive maintenance, repairs and equipment. Some knowledge of manufacturing or equivalent maintenance work environment. Some maintenance experience. Preferelectrical or refrigeration or HVAC. Work independently to perform simple maintenance tasks. Follows standard operating procedures (SOP). Keeps the maintenance supervisor and/or manager properly informed on all abnormal or critical situations and seeks advice on matters outside of their knowledge or authority. Makes recommendations for improvements. Peace River Citrus Products offers employees a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package that includes; Medical/Dental, Life, LTD, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401k with match. Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace