POSITION: Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Hempler’s Foods Group Ferndale, WA

Join a proud heritage rooted in craftsmanship since the early 1800’s

Our quality products have a heritage dating back to the early 1800’s at the Hempler’s family sausage kitchen in Borken, Germany. Hans Hempler worked in the family sausage business in Germany as a youngster. He served as an apprentice sausage maker and learned first-hand the family’s old secret recipes becoming a master sausage maker before moving to the United States. Hans came to the United States in 1928 and, in those early years, worked hard and saved his money. It is our mission, and passion, to produce and distribute the highest quality products, while operating with the highest integrity and standards for personalized service to our customers. We strive to achieve these results by purchasing high quality ingredients and by employing passionate people, training them well, and developing an extended “family” of employees dedicated to accomplishing our mission.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all plant equipment to ensure optimal functioning. This role includes performing preventive maintenance on equipment while adhering to safety protocols.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Hempler’s, you’re not just an employee — you’re part of our extended family. We invest in your success through high-quality training, strong support, and a work culture rooted in respect and integrity.

SCHEDULE: 2nd Shift Tuesday – Saturday 2:00pm – 10:30pm

LOCATION: Hempler’s Foods Group – 5470 Nielson Ave / Ferndale, WA 98248

WAGE: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour DOE, subject to all required taxes and withholdings.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all plant equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance following safety protocols
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Work with electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Collaborate and exchange knowledge with maintenance and production teams
• Support continuous improvement efforts and maintenance excellence
• Maintain compliance with SQF, HACCP, sanitation standards, and safety guidelines
• Assist production teams with diagnosing equipment-related issues
• Use forklifts, scissor lifts, and other power equipment (training provided if needed)
• Work in varied environments, from cold rooms to elevated conveyor systems

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary responsibility will be to troubleshoot, repair and maintain all Plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment in a safe and thorough manner.
• Be committed to human safety excellence for maintenance and the production population.
• Respond to breakdowns and failures on the plant floor.
• Perform tasks including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic tasks.
• Exchange knowledge with other maintenance and production employees and be willing to learn from others.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement events, projects and committees, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist production employees in diagnosing malfunctions in work and machine activities.
• Maintain area in accordance with SQF, HACCP standards and enforce product safety and sanitation regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification from a technical or vocational field – preferred.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing environment – preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Must have working repair knowledge and be capable of performing repairs of electrical, plumbing, conveyors, hydraulic, motors/gearboxes, and be able to read and understand schematics/blueprints in an industrial environment.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair 110/220/480 volt circuits to include motors and control circuits.
• Must have skill set in machine repair, welding, machine shop equipment, electrical, hydraulics and pneumatics, compressed air, and blueprint/schematics reading.
• Electrical safety training, lock out/tag out, and live/dead/live.
• Use different types of lifts: forklifts, clamps, tow motors, hand lifts, Raymond’s/Crown’s and scissor lifts
• Work in various degrees of height, ex: laying under conveyors to working up high on conveyors.
• Maintain valid forklift operator license.
• The ability to work in a team environment or independently with minimal supervision.
• Must comply with the requirements defined within the contents of the GMP’s, SOP’s, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), LOTO procedures, food safety programs and all other policies established by Hemplers Food Groups
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Start devices to test their performance
• PLC and advanced frequency drive skills are highly desirable.
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard work, 5S, Maintenance GMP, accountability of parts and requirement of clean-up of work area after work is done prior to moving on.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must maintain excellent attendance, be dependable, reliable, a team player and willing to work with sense of urgency with the drive to achieve desired tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Temperatures can be extreme (hot or cold) depending on the season and the area of work.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity requires moving objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard or calculator.
• Communication skills using spoken words.
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
• Ability to lift at least 60 pounds.

About Hempler’s

We take immense pride in crafting exceptional products using time‑honored methods and top‑quality ingredients. We believe our people are the heart of our success — and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where you can grow, contribute, and thrive.

Benefits & Perks

We’re committed to rewarding hard work and supporting your wellbeing:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Annual bonus program
• 9 paid holidays + generous PTO
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Employee wellness plan
• Employee product discounts

How to Apply: Hempler’s Food Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hempler’s Food Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact us at 1-866-477-4144.