Company Overview: 

Since 1951, Hickory Farms has connected people with savory flavors to share and send. Our specialty cured meats and cheeses are available for purchase online, in catalogs, in leading mass merchants and supermarkets, and in seasonal retail locations in the US and Canada.? 

Hickory Farms is a privately held company with nearly 75 years of delivering quality, well-loved food gifts and charcuterie essentials. Every member of our nimble, dynamic team makes an impact every day in a high-energy, results-driven culture.? 

Our Values lead the way. They are: The customer is our focus. Integrity and respect. We own it. Everyone has a place at the table. We embrace change. We savor the journey together. 

The Maintenance Specialist provides support for routine maintenance and repairs of equipment and machinery. Must keep the facility clean on a regular, scheduled basis in accordance with government regulations, the public health code, and generally accepted food-industry sanitation standards. Must use your own tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the production assembly area by performing routine maintenance and repairs.
• Support the production assembly area by performing routine housekeeping and cardboard baler responsibilities, including recycling, repair, and cardboard exchange. 
• Troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs.
• Perform general repairs, including repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures. 
• Perform routine maintenance on building systems.
• Clean and assist with the upkeep of the facilities. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 
• Cultural fit that embodies the company’s core values.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have experience operating a stand-up lift truck. 
• Must successfully pass the HF lift truck certification course.
• Must have experience repairing pneumatic conveyor lines, electric taper machines, and shrink wrap machines/ovens. 
• Must be able to make sound judgments and perform tasks in an efficient manner.
• Must have integrity and show a high degree of respect for others.
• Must be able to work weekends when necessary. 
• Must have your own tools.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Must be able to complete the “essential job functions” with “reasonable accommodations” and meet all the mandatory qualifications under the ADA guidelines. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform essential physical activities such as lifting, climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.

Hickory Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Compensation: $25-$28/hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Bonus eligibility 
• Paid parental leave
• Bereavement leave