Maintenance Technician - Berkeley Culinary Center Berkeley, IL, USA Requisition Number 17149 Location Berkeley, IL Job Description Precision, Performance, and Passion — We're Hiring a Food Production Maintenance Technician! Do you thrive on solving technical challenges and ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine? If you're passionate about food safety, equipment reliability, and high standards, this is your chance to join a dynamic culinary production environment where your skills keep everything moving.

What You'll Do:

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain advanced food production equipment and machinery Work with PLCs, servo motors, sensors, pneumatic actuators, and other control systems Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on conveyance systems, packaging lines, and culinary equipment Ensure that every system operates within food safety, sanitation, and quality compliance standards Keep accurate maintenance records and equipment logs Collaborate with internal teams to support continuous process improvement Monitor, test, and fine-tune electrical and electronic components — from prototype fabrication to field diagnostics Support facility operations while maintaining OSHA safety compliance and sanitation standards

What We're Looking For:

Strong experience with electrical/electronic maintenance in a production setting (food industry preferred) Proficiency with PLCs, sensors, control panels, and food manufacturing equipment Knowledge of HACCP, sanitation, and food safety protocols A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment Ability to fabricate, analyze, and implement electrical test procedures and circuit board interfaces Excellent communication skills — both verbal and written Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Why You'll Love It Here:

Competitive hourly pay + full benefits Paid time off and 401(k) with company match A collaborative team that values your expertise Growth opportunities in food manufacturing, engineering, and quality Clean, organized facility with top-tier tools and tech Mission-driven work with purpose — ensuring every meal is safely made and perfectly prepared

About Us:

At Whitsons Culinary Group, we believe great food starts with great people and precise execution. As a key member of our production team, your technical knowledge and attention to detail ensure the quality and safety of the meals we deliver. Join us in creating food that's always safe, always consistent, and always made with care. This position has direct responsibility to ensure that all work activities under its span of control are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement. Apply today and help us power a production line that fuels excellence — Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. Starting at $28-$32/hour Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education :

High school graduate or equivalent. Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies :

Minimum 2 years facility maintenance experience Ability to use electrical test equipment Strong communication skills—must have sufficient computer skills and be comfortable operating computer to properly navigate company computer programs to perform tasks. Ability to speak, read and write English to understand and perform job assignments. Forklift experience or certifications are a plus Always present an optimistic and professional image.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. Bending, climbing and crawling to access machinery, reaching into small spaces. Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. Be able to travel, locally, when required. Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, specifically the packing and warehousing areas Standing most of the workday is required. Work requires movement in and out of storerooms, near heavy machinery and freezers Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change. Work Schedule 5 days a week hours and Saturdays may very. Supervisor Valerie A Matthews Salary Target $28-$32/hour