Maintenance Technician- Afternoon shift 2:50p-11:00p

4 days ago

Madison Heights, Michigan, United States Kar Nut Products Co Full time

Second Nature Brands is on a mission to grow from $500M to $1B over the next 4 years through an aggressive combination of M&A and organic growth. We have an opening for a Maintenance Technician position, who will be an important member of the supply chain team during this growth.

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at Second Nature Brands. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery and equipment in our food manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background, ensuring all production equipment runs efficiently while adhering to food safety and quality standards. This position will be based out of our Kar's Nuts Products facility located at 1200 East 14 Mile in Madison Heights, Michigan. 

Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 2:50pm to 11:00pm, with weekday or weekend overtime as needed. The starting rate is $26 per hour plus $1.00 shift premium. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include: 

  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on production equipment, packaging machinery, conveyors, boilers, refrigeration systems, and other facility infrastructure.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
  • Respond to emergency breakdowns and provide timely resolutions to maintain production efficiency.
  • Follow and enforce safety protocols, including lockout/tagout.
  • Work closely with production and quality teams to ensure equipment operates in compliance with SQF (Quality & Food Safety), and OSHA Safety.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts inventory, and equipment performance.
  • Assist in equipment installation, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Adhere to FDA, SQF (Quality & Food Safety), and OSHA Safety policies
  • Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • Maintain clean and safe work area
  • Preform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification in maintenance, mechatronics, or industrial technology preferred.
  • 2+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skill.
  • Must be able to read and write in English proficiently.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly
  • Standing for 8-10 hrs
  • Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and perform tasks in confined spaces
  • Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by company.

Work Environment:

  • While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be high.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.

This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, employee discount, medical, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Second Nature Brands is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking and treat products. Our brands include Kar's, Second Nature Sanders , Brownie Brittle, Sahale, and Voortman. Check out our website at  to see how Second Nature Brands is creating snacks and treats that make lives better, naturally.



Monday-Friday 2:50p-11:00p weekends as needed
40 hours weekly

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