Job Description

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing basic maintenance, repair, and preventive tasks to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of production equipment and facilities in a food manufacturing environment. This is an entry-level position working under direct supervision and providing support to senior technicians and the Maintenance Manager.

The shift for this position is Wednesday-Sunday, 1:00pm-9:30pm with overtime as needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) and basic repairs on production, packaging, and facility equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues on food processing and packaging equipment.
• Replace and adjust belts, bearings, seals, motors, and other basic mechanical components as directed.
• Follow all company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (HazCom), and Cal/OSHA requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage documentation.
• Clean, lubricate, and inspect machinery in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules.
• Support production teams during line changeovers, startups, and equipment setups.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, or equipment malfunctions to supervision.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and safe maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Basic computer literacy for completing work orders and maintenance logs.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced production setting.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders or stairs.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures (hot, cold, or wet conditions) and around food production equipment.
• Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company and Cal/OSHA standards.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a food manufacturing facility where exposure to noise, temperature changes, wet floors, and moving mechanical parts may occur. All work must be performed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and company food safety standards.

Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:

Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate, and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.

More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:

Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less.

With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand. For more information, please visit .

Kevin’s Natural Foods was acquired by Mars, Inc. in July 2023. Kevin’s Natural Foods joins the Mars Food & Nutrition segment, complementing its portfolio of leading food brands and recent product innovations. Kevin’s will play a key role in Mars Food & Nutrition’s ongoing journey to enable delicious, healthier eating to be part of consumers’ daily lives, while Mars will help Kevin’s to continue to grow, innovate, and bring its portfolio of products to more people.

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