Facilities Maintenance Technician

Want to be part of a family-owned, award-winning company with an entrepreneurial culture and strong family spirit? 

Then you came to the right place! Our core values drive all we do here at Anita’s. As our company grows, we seek enthusiastic, capable professionals to fill various positions across every facet of our organization.  

Job Summary:  

Performs routine maintenance and repairs on company facilities. Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities and equipment.  It also includes tasks like responding to complaints, conducting regular check-ups, and keeping an inventory of supplies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for basic maintenance and repair of the facility, including interior and exterior, and vital systems (HVAC, plumbing, and electrical).
• Perform filter changes for swamp coolers and AC units.
• General everyday needs of facilities upkeep.
• Performs carpentry, painting, mechanical, and plumbing maintenance repairs such as repairing furniture, constructing shelves, installing switches, replacing plugs and other basic appliance repairs, applying paint and other finishes, repairing dry wall, disassembling and reassembling equipment, and replacing sinks and toilets. 
• Collects and removes garbage and recyclable materials and ensures the safe disposal of hazardous waste.
• Transports equipment, furniture, and supplies manually and/or using aides such as dollies and carts.
• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and maintains training to ensure compliance.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with the authority to initiate action.
• Knowledge in trades of construction such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and many other aspects of construction.
• Scissor lift and forklift operation.
• Capable of learning how to troubleshoot and diagnose issues
• Performs any additional tasks as assigned to support company operations 

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401k plan
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time pay
• Paid day off for birthday 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• A family-owned environment with leaders who care  

Schedule: 1st shift (5:00am - 1:30pm)

*Flexible/Weekly changing schedule. 

• Two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Food Manufacturing Machine Repair experience
• Excellent communication skills
• 1 year of previous production experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Construction skills such as carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing, roofing and welding.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills for fixing maintenance issues.
• Valid Driver’s License 
• Flexible/Weekly changing schedule. 
• Basic tool knowledge.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work on high rooftops.

Physical and Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods 
• Walk on uneven ground and wet or slippery floors
• Twisting, turning, kneeling, stooping, and bending most of the day
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to spices (allergens), including but not limited to soy and wheat
• Exposure to high noise levels and high heat environment: PPE
• Slip-resistant shoes, hair and beard net, safety glasses, and earplugs are required in the work areas; gloves are recommended. 

Core Values—At Anita’s, our core values of knowledge, creativity, courage, honesty, accountability, competency, and safety guide every aspect of our operations, ensuring excellence and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.  

More about Anita’s: 

The Robles Family acquired Anita’s in 1978; since then, Anita's has become recognized for producing snack foods on the West Coast. The plant has various manufacturing lines that produce a wide range of fried tortilla chips, pallet snacks, and taco shells. In 2013, Anita's moved into its new state-of-the-art facility in San Bernardino, CA. In 2014 Anita’s received the state’s U.S. Small Business Persons of 2014 award for growing company revenues more than 100 percent over the past three years and first runner-up for the national U.S. Small Business Persons of 2014 award.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Anita’s Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under protected law. EEO/AA employer nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and The Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is the policy of Anita’s Mexican Foods to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Anita’s Mexican Foods. The Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources Department.