Area Leader Maintenance - 1st Shift
Maker’s Pride, LLC, Romeoville, IL, United States
Romeoville, 1001 W. Crossroads Pkwy, Romeoville, Illinois, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
What We Offer:
Health/dental/vision insurance
Flex spending accounts
Short & long‑term disability
Paid holidays and vacation
Bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist department management in the supervision and training of maintenance personnel.
Schedule weekly/daily labor resources for the maintenance department to meet management requirements.
Advise department manager and regularly provide information related to any and all technical or personnel issues that occurred on the shift.
Assist department management in securing safe conditions and proper maintenance, including documentation, in accordance with plant GMP’s, SOP’s, OSHA, and SQF requirements.
Develop cost and capital spending justification for plant related projects.
Streamline and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
Work with other departments to develop improvements.
Communicate proactively and effectively with other departments and management.
Ability to use analytical reasoning and good problem‑solving skills to resolve issues.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to access any area in and around the facility including narrow passageways and layout of expansive operations to access production equipment. In addition, some facilities are multi‑level and may require ascending or descending stairs.
The employee must be able to move and/or lift up to 30 pounds with a hoist, pallet‑jack or cart.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Language Skills
Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English. Bi‑lingual is a plus.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and vocational education (electrical or mechanical); or at least 10 years’ experience in “hands on” maintenance of machinery in production operations.
Must have basic math skills.
Attention to detail. Legible record‑keeping and data entry skills using a computer. Must be highly motivated, flexible, have creative problem‑solving abilities, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Multi‑shift production operations may be expansive, noisy, wet/humid and vary in temperature from refrigerated environment, ambient or warm in summer months depending on facility. Will be required to work shift work and weekends.
Starting Pay: Level I $41.45/hr. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.
This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Posted Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
What We Offer:
Health/dental/vision insurance
Flex spending accounts
Short & long‑term disability
Paid holidays and vacation
Bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist department management in the supervision and training of maintenance personnel.
Schedule weekly/daily labor resources for the maintenance department to meet management requirements.
Advise department manager and regularly provide information related to any and all technical or personnel issues that occurred on the shift.
Assist department management in securing safe conditions and proper maintenance, including documentation, in accordance with plant GMP’s, SOP’s, OSHA, and SQF requirements.
Develop cost and capital spending justification for plant related projects.
Streamline and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
Work with other departments to develop improvements.
Communicate proactively and effectively with other departments and management.
Ability to use analytical reasoning and good problem‑solving skills to resolve issues.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to access any area in and around the facility including narrow passageways and layout of expansive operations to access production equipment. In addition, some facilities are multi‑level and may require ascending or descending stairs.
The employee must be able to move and/or lift up to 30 pounds with a hoist, pallet‑jack or cart.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Language Skills
Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English. Bi‑lingual is a plus.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and vocational education (electrical or mechanical); or at least 10 years’ experience in “hands on” maintenance of machinery in production operations.
Must have basic math skills.
Attention to detail. Legible record‑keeping and data entry skills using a computer. Must be highly motivated, flexible, have creative problem‑solving abilities, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Multi‑shift production operations may be expansive, noisy, wet/humid and vary in temperature from refrigerated environment, ambient or warm in summer months depending on facility. Will be required to work shift work and weekends.
Starting Pay: Level I $41.45/hr. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.
This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr