Maintenance Technician Night Shift at Freshpet in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Department: Maintenance
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Night Shift
Reports to:
Level:
Manager
Non-Manager

Type of Position:
Full- Time
Part-Time
Contractor

Classification:
Exempt
Nonexempt

Who We Are
At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen
the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while
being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them
live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a
pet.
We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to
be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently,
make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave
a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is
met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with
integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN
WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!
What You Will do
The maintenance technician is responsible for the upkeep of the Production facility.  The primary
responsibility of this role is preventative maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment in
accordance with standards.  
The maintenance technician will support the production, quality, cost and safety goals of the
manufacturing operation and plant facilities.
How You Will Make an Impact 
Performs a wide variety of maintenance repairs and services. Troubleshoots breakdowns of
machinery and production line. Setup and disassemble machines as needed 
Perform daily plant maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and all other
related functions on various industrial equipment and PLC

Perform changeovers, installation of motors, belts, drives, and other mechanical systems
Responsible for the timely completion of all work orders as assigned. Coordinates special
projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
Set-up and adjust machines to ensure proper operation
Read, understand and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings
Maintain records pertinent to equipment performance, necessary repairs and downtime via
PM’s, SAP work requests, utilizing PC based systems
Assures food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self
and fellow employees
Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action 
Follows all relevant SOPs and corrective action procedures. Notifies supervisor of process
deviations
Assists in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors
Monitors and maintains all building systems as assigned. Assist with building and grounds
maintenance
Maintain efficient function of the boiler and water softener; add chemicals or salt as needed
Responsible for alerting the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor of any unusual
occurrence and/or damage that has taken place, or that may occur
Works within established expense limits
Responds to handheld radio calls for maintenance problems around the plant
Maintain a professional, courteous manner with all visitors, vendors, contractors, and fellow
employees

What You Will Bring
High School Diploma or GED required
Technical college degree or vocational training in PLC/Electrical technology preferred
Minimum of 2 years working in an industrial environment in related capacity required
Broad understanding of industrial electrical, 24V – 480V, 3 phase, mechanical, and building
systems
Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, and troubleshooting control systems
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and pumping systems
Experience in welding and metal fabrication
Ability to clearly communicate in English (both verbal and written) required
Good understanding of computer program functionality
Knowledge of food safety and good manufacturing practices (GMPs)

What We Offer
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental
and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible
spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition
assistance, stock options, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce

At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability,
ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and
mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran
status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our
employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life
experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that
our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our
reputation and company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimers
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However,
we are not able to sponsor visas.
Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-
email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for
this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate
is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

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