Job Description

At Beecher’s we’ve created something special: great food, a better place to work and a commitment to our communities. Beecher’s handmade cheese is authentic, original and full-flavored food handcrafted in traditional ways with the best ingredients. We are part of Sugar Mountain, a creative food company that cares deeply about the health, well-being and culinary delight of our customers. Beecher’s Handmade Cheese in the Pike Place Market is a world-famous, landmark destination. Join the Beecher’s Handmade Cheese team, learn the centuries-old trade of artisan Cheesemaking and make an award winning, premium product.

The Production Maintenance Technician is responsible for production related maintenance at Beecher's Handmade Cheese, including equipment maintenance and repairs, task scheduling, training, documentation, and procurement. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Production Supervisor and collaborates with production employees to achieve sustained, consistent, and efficient equipment reliability and organization.

Why Choose Beecher’s?

• $25-30/hr depending on experience
• Free meals every shift, up to $14
• 35% discount at all our locations
• Employer pays 75% of medical, dental, and vision coverage; after 3 years, 100% paid
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off & holiday pay

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: Performs preventive maintenance tasks. Composes and maintains an effective preventive maintenance schedule which minimizes unscheduled repairs.
• Certifications: Has the ability to obtain a Pasteurizer Operator License and broken seal certification (New York facility). Ensures compliance with company and regulatory pasteurization requirements.
• Facilitation: Collaborates with production personnel to ensure procedures, equipment, and facility meet internal, third party, and regulatory requirements and maximize equipment reliability.
• Food Safety: Ensures compliance with food safety practices per the company HACCP program, SOP's, Work Instructions, and BRC code.
• Employee Safety: Contributes to employee safety, including training, procedures, equipment maintenance/upgrades, process arrangements, and timely response to safety issues.
• Procurement: Coordinates procurement and organization of equipment, parts, and tools, working with the Production Manager and VP of Cheese Making.
• Culture: Sets a consistent example for company core values and actively promotes a culture of respect, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• At least one year of experience working in a food production facility, or equivalent qualifying combination of education and work experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office/data entry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50 or more pounds.

We give back:

As part of our mission to Change the Way America eats we've created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit supported by our family of companies. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life.

We are committed to building a staff that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientation and physical abilities. We strive to create a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we work in.

Sugar Mountain is a tobacco- free company.

Commitment to our Communities: As part of our mission to Change the Way America eats, we’ve created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit supported by our family of companies. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life.

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

We are committed to the health and safety of our employees and the communities we serve. We require all new hires to provide written proof that they are vaccinated for COVID-19. In addition, Sugar Mountain is a tobacco- free company.