Maintenance Technician

Summary

Chobani is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our exceptional team in Twin Falls, ID. As a Maintenance Technician at Chobani, you will have a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our sophisticated plant equipment by performing preventative maintenance on various plant equipment, such as: filling machines, metal detectors, case formers, packers, sealers, pasteurizers, motors and pumps and conveying machines. This is an outstanding chance to create a significant contribution to the production of top-quality food that is distributed to millions of individuals nationwide.

To be successful in this role you should have tangible experience in troubleshooting mechanical/ electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment. Technicians must follow all established safety, GMP`s and environmental standards and adhere to all plant technical standards. Technicians must also follow all federal, state, local and company regulations including OSHA, FDA, EPA and SQF.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting: rapidly assess, analyze, and resolve complicated problems with little initial information or direction
• Track hours associated with breakdowns, preventative maintenance (PM), and work orders
• Respond to maintenance calls and work orders promptly and ensuring all work meets or exceeds standards.
• Serve as a technical resource, providing guidance and assistance to operations personnel by identifying/ solving issues and implementing continuous improvement and reliability opportunities
• Follow Chobani's safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and Maintenance manuals.
• Knowledge of the following systems: Pumps, Mechanical Drives, Lubrication, Fasteners, Piping, Proper Tool Use, Motors, Pneumatics, Sensors, Proximity Switches, Automatic Valves and other basic mechanical systems and processes
• 2+ years of experience in diagnosing/repairing issues in a food production/manufacturing environment. Previous dairy and/or food and beverage experience preferred
• Knowledge of work orders and CMMS /SAP systems in web-based computer applications.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.