Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Position: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri)
Location: Lacymark

Furst-McNess Company is looking to add a full-time Maintenance Mechanic at our Lake City, FL location.
5-Day Workweek, 8-hour shifts

Available

Shifts:

2nd

Shift: Monday-Friday, 1pm to 9:30pm (with available overtime as needed)3rd

Shift: Monday-Friday, 5pm to 1:30am (with available overtime as needed)
Starting Pay:
Compensation will be determined by relevant experience and the interview process

Pay Type:

Hourly rate with overtime pay, paid bi-weekly

Work Setting:
Onsite, warehouse/production environment with both indoor and outdoor work throughout the year

Work Location:

688 NW Waldo Street, Lake City, FL 32055

Benefit Package:
We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. See our benefits summary below.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plant equipment, facilities, and grounds to support safe, efficient warehouse operations. This hands-on role works independently and as part of a team to minimize operational downtime, improve reliability, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a manufacturing and agricultural environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production, packaging, and warehouse equipment, vehicles, and facility systems

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical (including basic 3‑phase), hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Support fabrication, welding, plumbing, carpentry, and minor construction or modification projects as needed

Maintain maintenance records, preventative maintenance schedules, and parts inventory

Safely operate and maintain tools, forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, and other equipment

Complete facility and grounds upkeep tasks as needed (lighting, painting, snow removal, general repairs)
Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, equipment lockout/tagout, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements

Assist with improvement projects that enhance safety, quality, productivity, or compliance

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in maintenance, welding, electrical, or related trades preferred2+ years of maintenance experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or agricultural environment preferred

Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Ability to read basic blueprints and schematics

Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate equipment issues clearly

Forklift certification preferred; willingness to obtain required equipment certifications with company support

Willingness and ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the year Ability to lift up to 70 lbs., work at heights, and perform physical tasks in an industrial environment

About Furst-McNess Company:

For more than a century, Furst‑McNess Company has been a trusted leader in animal nutrition, delivering innovative feed, mineral, and management solutions to livestock producers across the United States. Our longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service guides everything we do. We bring together deep industry expertise and a people‑first culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Above all, we are dedicated to “Doing What’s Right” for animals, producers, and the future of agriculture.

Learn more about us at  We have facilities and offices located throughout the United States, as well as an office in London, Ontario, Canada.

Our Culture:

At Furst-McNess, we strive to:

Understand that being great is a choice

Never settle for average or “good enough”Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better

Work as a team Value and respect one another

Earn trust through our actions

Act in a safe and professional manner at all times

Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity

Deliver on the commitments we make Invest in our professional and personal development

Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success

Have fun and celebrate our successes

Benefit Package

Summary:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 5%
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Floating Holidays
100% Company-Paid Benefits:
Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents

Fitness Reimbursement, $200 annually

Safety Boot ReimbursementPPE provided

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Work Location:

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