Dairy Maintenance Mechanic
Ramar Foods
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Pittsburg, California
Contract type: Full time
Description
About Ramar Foods
Over 50 years ago, The Quesada family founded Ramar Foods with the purpose of nourishing its community through authentic, high-quality Filipino frozen foods. Today, our market has expanded to include customers across North America and around the world. Ramar has offices in Northern and Southern California and Oahu, Hawaii. Our purpose has grown to include not only the nourishment of our communities through our retail and foodservice products, but also enriching our employees professional lives through a Strengths-based company culture.
At Ramar Foods, we nourish our Communities while celebrating our family food legacy that spans over 50 years. Our community are our employees, customers, partners and the communities we do business in.
Dairy Maintenance Mechanic
Summary Of Position
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support our small ice cream manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in ammonia refrigeration, general equipment maintenance, and food production environments. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of production machinery, facility infrastructure, and grounds while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Accountabilities
Equipment & Facility Maintenance:
This is a replacement role at the company.
Talents that THRIVE in this Role
Ramar Foods seeks team members who are interested in advancing their careers while also thriving in their roles. A commitment to self-growth, a desire to create a positive impact for hundreds of thousands of others, a strong connection to purpose, and a desire to make long term change to the workplace experience for generations to come are critical to the success of this role.
Personal Attributes
VALUES
At Ramar Foods, as a family-owned business, our values include 1. Making It the Best, 2. Treat Everyone Like Family and 3. To be Ramarkable4. Embrace change through perseverance, collaboration, humility and continuous improvement. We value creativity, a strong work-ethic, abundance, growth of our team members, and work-life blend. We believe that leaders should be kind and invest in their people. Our team practices confident vulnerability, meaning we are equally confident about our strengths and our weaknesses. We communicate directly and transparently with each other, and while we hold each other to high standards of production, we always put people before numbers. The owners of the company are the Quesada family. Primo and Evageline Quesada retired in 2012 and continue their involvement in the Hawaii office. Susie Quesada is President, PJ Quesada is Vice President and Gabe Quesada is Strategic Project Manager.
Ken Weis: Dairy Plant Manager
Seasoned professional that is mentoring his reports to become the best that they can be, both personally and professionally. Looking to "complete the circle" by hiring a Strategic Thinker and Influencer.
Gema, our Quality Control Manager, has a strong drive to complete tasks by juggling multiple things at one. Her flexibility in complex situations and team dynamics leads to greater efficiency. She encourages and inspires others to learn and to inform themself.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
About Ramar Foods
Over 50 years ago, The Quesada family founded Ramar Foods with the purpose of nourishing its community through authentic, high-quality Filipino frozen foods. Today, our market has expanded to include customers across North America and around the world. Ramar has offices in Northern and Southern California and Oahu, Hawaii. Our purpose has grown to include not only the nourishment of our communities through our retail and foodservice products, but also enriching our employees professional lives through a Strengths-based company culture.
At Ramar Foods, we nourish our Communities while celebrating our family food legacy that spans over 50 years. Our community are our employees, customers, partners and the communities we do business in.
Dairy Maintenance Mechanic
Summary Of Position
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support our small ice cream manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in ammonia refrigeration, general equipment maintenance, and food production environments. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of production machinery, facility infrastructure, and grounds while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Accountabilities
Equipment & Facility Maintenance:
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on ammonia refrigeration systems, production equipment, and facility infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Maintain and service boilers, air compressors, pumps, motors, and conveyors as needed.
- Ensure food production equipment operates efficiently and complies with sanitation and safety standards.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintain buildings, grounds, and facility infrastructure, including lighting, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Perform general building repairs and upkeep, including painting, minor carpentry, and plumbing fixes.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Manage parts and components inventory, ensuring critical spares are available when needed.
- Coordinate purchasing of replacement parts, tools, and supplies while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Work with vendors and suppliers to source high-quality parts and materials.
- Maintain compliance with Risk Management Plan (RMP) for ammonia refrigeration and other facility operations.
- Follow OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory guidelines related to industrial maintenance and food production safety.
- Keep maintenance records up to date using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or other digital tools.
- Participate in safety training and ensure all maintenance activities follow proper protocols.
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
This is a replacement role at the company.
Talents that THRIVE in this Role
Ramar Foods seeks team members who are interested in advancing their careers while also thriving in their roles. A commitment to self-growth, a desire to create a positive impact for hundreds of thousands of others, a strong connection to purpose, and a desire to make long term change to the workplace experience for generations to come are critical to the success of this role.
Personal Attributes
- Detail-oriented: Ability to spot early signs of wear or malfunction.
- Problem-solver: Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to resolve issues quickly.
- Team player: Works well with cross-functional teams and communicates effectively.
- Safety-conscious: Prioritizes safety in all tasks and follows established procedures.
- Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cold, and sometimes noisy environment.
- Dependable: Shows up on time, follows through on tasks, and can work with minimal supervision.
- Continuous learner: Open to learning new systems, technologies, and process improvements.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.
- Willingness to work in cold environments and around food production areas.
- Flexibility to work occasional nights, weekends, or on-call shifts as needed.
- Work is performed in a cold environment (freezers and chilled rooms).
- Requires lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods.
VALUES
At Ramar Foods, as a family-owned business, our values include 1. Making It the Best, 2. Treat Everyone Like Family and 3. To be Ramarkable4. Embrace change through perseverance, collaboration, humility and continuous improvement. We value creativity, a strong work-ethic, abundance, growth of our team members, and work-life blend. We believe that leaders should be kind and invest in their people. Our team practices confident vulnerability, meaning we are equally confident about our strengths and our weaknesses. We communicate directly and transparently with each other, and while we hold each other to high standards of production, we always put people before numbers. The owners of the company are the Quesada family. Primo and Evageline Quesada retired in 2012 and continue their involvement in the Hawaii office. Susie Quesada is President, PJ Quesada is Vice President and Gabe Quesada is Strategic Project Manager.
Ken Weis: Dairy Plant Manager
Seasoned professional that is mentoring his reports to become the best that they can be, both personally and professionally. Looking to "complete the circle" by hiring a Strategic Thinker and Influencer.
Gema, our Quality Control Manager, has a strong drive to complete tasks by juggling multiple things at one. Her flexibility in complex situations and team dynamics leads to greater efficiency. She encourages and inspires others to learn and to inform themself.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
- 2+ years of experience in maintenance within a food manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
- Hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems (certifications highly desirable).
- Working knowledge of boilers, air compressors, hydraulics, and pneumatics is a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, and automated systems.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Experience with RMP compliance is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Basic computer literacy, including experience with maintenance tracking software.
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