Visitor Center - Site Maintenance Technician
TC Site Maintenance Technician
Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.
As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.
What you will do:
The TC Site Maintenance Technician performs facility, equipment, and ground maintenance in support of Tillamook Creamery Visitor Center and Red Barn. The role will also conduct preventative maintenance and improvement projects addressing the wear and tear of the buildings. The role will sustain and improve Visitor Center equipment, systems, utilities, infrastructure and physical assets, with an emphasis on proactive maintenance. TC Site Maintenance Technicians uphold Tillamook’s Shared Values, performance, and behavior standards. This position will report directly to the Tillamook Creamery Site and General Maintenance Supervisor.
Here’s a day in the life:
Performs the following maintenance functions but are not limited to painting, building and equipment repairs, ground maintenance, or other tasks assigned by Maintenance or Creamery leadership.
Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.
Performs preventive, routine or corrective maintenance on Retail store, Ice Cream, Custodial and kitchen equipment. These include, but are not limited to fryers, ovens, stoves, flat tops, walk-in coolers/freezers, reach-in coolers, dishwashers, retail coolers and retail displays.
Perform non-structural maintenance of the grounds such as paint scraping, painting, weed spraying, pressure washing, fixture repairs, parking lot maintenance, etc.
Supports Visitor Center setup and maintenance of displays and fixtures.
Works collaboratively with the Visitor Center Custodial team for special cleaning projects.
Assists with proper waste and recycling removal from Visitor Center and grounds projects.
Occasionally required to support and work outside of normal scheduled hours to assist with any maintenance emergencies or projects.
Ensure timely completion of emergency repairs, routine repairs and preventive maintenance in the Visitor Center to minimize downtime or impact to guests and enable smooth and efficient operations
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with employees at multiple levels throughout the company.
Reports potential hazards, broken equipment, or other needed facility repairs to Manager and Creamery leadership with a sense of urgency.
Works collaboratively with Plant Site, Safety, and Engineering teams. May need assistance from those teams to address larger or inter-connected projects.
Supports office movements and furniture assembly
Assists with ordering or inventory of parts for mechanical repairs and projects
Demonstrates excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision. Completes work as assigned within deadline expectations.
Acts a team player and interacts with employees at all levels of the company
Must be able to work at heights.
Demonstrates excellent problem solving and trouble-shooting skills Makes clear, rational decisions under pressure.
Performs other projects and duties assigned by the Creamery Site and General Maintenance Supervisor or other members of Creamery leadership.
Once hired, must be willing to get fall protection, Lift, Forklift and Confined Space certifications
Some tasks require driving the company vehicle 2-3 times a year.
Utilize computer systems (CMMS or comparable) to generate work requests
Forklift, Scissor Lift, Pallet Jack, Fall Protection, and Confined Space Certification will be required in this role. Along with Slip-Resistant shoes
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
High school diploma or GED is preferred.
1+ year experience of maintenance in kitchen/foodservice or manufacturing environment preferred
Must be a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Valid Oregon Driver’s License
Ability to work any shift and weekends.
Physical requirements:
Sitting
Standing and/or walking
Lifting 55 lbs
Vision for machine or computer operations
Hearing for equipment/machine operations
Reaching
Climbing on ladders/step stools
Squatting/Kneeling
Industry leading benefit and reward programs:
We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO
TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.