Electrical Maintenance Technician

Company Summary

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer.

As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

POSITION SUMMAY

The Electrical Maintenance Technician’s main responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting the maintenance supervisor with fabrication/installation and preventative maintenance of equipment throughout the facilities. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Fabrication of needed parts or materials
• Repair machinery and facilities
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Install and test new equipment
• Responsible for keeping the production machinery running with minimum downtime
• Responsible for maintaining repairs to the facilities
• Complete paperwork in a timely and legible manner
• Follow safety policies/procedures including wearing necessary PPE
• Follow attendance policy and other policies
  
  

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Required to stand, sit, walk for long periods of time
• Frequent use of hands for the simple firm, grasping, and writing
• Occasional bending, stopping, reaching, and climbing
• Occasional Lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds
• Occasionally using cutting utensils (I.E Knives, peeler, etc.)
• Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers, etc.
• Exposure to varying temperatures of 45 degrees or less
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties as required
  
  

Education And Experience

• Possess verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in fresh food or production environment
• 2+ years of maintenance experience
• Must have own transportation
• Must have a working knowledge of the English language
• Basic Mathematical abilities
• Ability to interact across departments
  
  

Company Benefits/Perks

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)