Agricultural Packing Line Mechanic

Job description

The Agricultural Packing Line Mechanic will assemble, install, and maintain UNITEC and various other agricultural mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment used for cherry packing; Troubleshoot machinery and perform routine preventative maintenance; Clean, repair, and install equipment as needed; Repair or replace defective equipment parts and reassemble equipment; Operate a variety of hand and power tools; Maintain a clean and organized work area; Comply with health and safety regulations, food safety protocols, Good Manufacturing Practices, etc; and establish respectful working relationships with Supervisor and company employees. This position will require occasional lifting of 100 lbs + with assistance of co-workers or lifting device. Employer will provide at no charge all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job. Employer will provide two daily 35 minute meal breaks. There will be five (5) paid sick leave days as required by California law and pursuant to company policy.

In compliance with the federal laws and in accordance with the California Department of Industrial Relations Agricultural Occupations Wage Order 14-2001 as amended, because Employer has more than 25 employees, the employee will be paid overtime after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week for work performed. Overtime pays are as follows: one and one-half (1 1/2) times the employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked over eight (8) hours in any workday and double the employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked over twelve (12) hours in any one workday. The employee's regular rate of pay is $42.00 per hour, one and one-half times is $63.00 per hour, and double time is $84.00 per hour. Moreover, the overtime wages will be paid on every pay period, which is weekly.

Special Requirements

The Agricultural Packing Line Mechanic must have at least 36 months of experience in the use and maintenance of packing plant machinery/equipment. At least 12 months out of the 36 months of experience must be experience in the use of UNITEC equipment for cherries.