Certified Maintenance Team Member

Job Summary

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day. As a Maintenance Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our operations. From entry-level tasks like stocking spare parts and assisting with basic repairs to advanced responsibilities such as troubleshooting complex systems, performing fabrication, and leading preventative maintenance programs, every level of this team contributes to keeping production running smoothly.

Job Title:

Certified Maintenance Team Member 2
Employee Type:
Full time

Location:

Lee’s Summit, MO
Job Type: Production Group

Schedule:

6:00 AM – 6:30 PM on a 2,2,3 schedule

Work Location:

200 NW. Victoria Drive Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

Salary: $33.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and planned maintenance, including cleaning, inspecting, testing, and process improvements.
• Assist with machine setup, equipment modifications, and rebuilds to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and update records in CMMS systems and Kronos.
• Follow all safety protocols, GMPs, and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Support spare parts organization and inventory.
• Conduct millwright activities (cutting, grinding, welding, fabrication) and fabricate components as needed.
• Operate and maintain production equipment, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and packaging machinery.
• Assist in performing preventive maintenance and minor modifications on machinery such as packaging equipment and HVAC systems.
• Mentor and train Maintenance Mechanics Level1, operators, and production employees on equipment operations and maintenance.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production.
• 18+ years of age.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance with GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and OSHA standards.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction and perform accurate math functions.
• Familiarity with GMPs, electrical safety, lock‑out/tag‑out, and safe lifting techniques.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification (required for Advanced Level); certification preferred.

• Experience with manufacturing equipment and basic fabrication (cutting, grinding, welding).
• Knowledge of automated systems such as PLC‑based controls.
• Proficiency in advanced software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP) for documentation and reporting.

Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, climb, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach, twist, turn, and stoop. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently. Good hand‑eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision, normal hearing, and ability to distinguish colors for color‑coded containers. Must wear required PPE and adhere to all safety policies.

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.