Direct Packing Mechanic

Position Summary
The Warehouse Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding fruit packing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This position primarily supports apple and cherry packing lines in a warehouse environment and requires flexibility to support multiple locations and shifts as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fruit packing equipment
• Perform mechanical repairs on apple packing lines
• Rebuild, disassemble, and reassemble cherry packing lines
• Diagnose mechanical issues and perform preventive maintenance
• Assist with equipment setup, adjustments, and changeover
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and clean condition
• Follow all safety, food safety, and lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Communicate equipment issues and repairs with supervisors and team members

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel to different company locations as needed
• If a company vehicle is not provided, mileage reimbursement will be offered

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits are available to regular full-time employees who meet applicable eligibility requirements, including required work hours and waiting periods. Eligibility, employee contributions, and plan provisions are subject to the terms of each applicable plan.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Basic life insurance

• Disability insurance

Additional voluntary or supplemental insurance options may be available depending on the company's current benefit offerings.

Retirement Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to retirement savings benefits, which may include:

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Applicable employer contributions or matching opportunities, in accordance with plan provisions.

Paid Time Off and Leave Benefits

Eligible employees may receive paid leave and other time-off benefits in accordance with company policy and applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including:

• Paid sick leave: Accrued in accordance with applicable law and company policy at a rate of one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

• Vacation / PTO: Available to eligible employees in accordance with company policy.

• Paid holidays: Available to eligible employees in accordance with company policy.

• Parental leave: Available to eligible employees in accordance with company policy and applicable law. Up to 12 to 18 weeks of paid parental leave with PFML.

• Other legally protected or company-provided leave, as applicable.

Compensation and Additional Benefits

Depending on the position, department, season, and applicable company programs, employees may be eligible for:

• Commissions or incentive compensation, where applicable to the position.

• Other company-sponsored compensation or incentive programs.

• Additional fringe benefits that may be considered taxable compensation and reported for federal tax purposes, as applicable.

All compensation, bonuses, commissions, incentives, and taxable fringe benefits are subject to the terms of the applicable plan, company policy, and federal and state tax requirements.

Safety Responsibilities

All employees are expected to:

• Follow Monson Fruit Company’s safety policies and procedures.

• Attend required safety and job-specific training.

• Use required PPE.

• Immediately report workplace injuries, hazards, unsafe conditions, and equipment issues.

• Operate equipment only when properly trained and authorized.

• Maintain a safe work area and contribute to a safety-focused workplace.

Physical & Sensory Requirements (ADA)

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 lbs
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment
• Ability to see machinery, parts, and safety indicators (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Ability to hear instructions, alarms, and equipment sounds (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Ability to feel and manipulate small and large mechanical components

Work Environment

• Indoor fruit packing warehouse
• Exposure to machinery, noise, moving equipment, and temperature changes
• Fast-paced production environment during harvest seasons

Equal Employment Opportunity

Monson Fruit Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.