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*** NOTE: Use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes is not permitted on Sweet Street property. Due to food safety concerns, false nails, nail polish and false eyelashes are not permitted. In addition, no piercings or jewelry, other than a plain wedding band or medical alert bracelet/necklace, are permitted. ***

SHIFT HOURS: 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. Must be available for weekend and overtime work as needed

PURPOSE OF JOB: To maintain equipment in an uncompromised state of readiness, regarding all GMPs, safety, and professional quality standards. To inspect, maintain, repair, rebuild, as directed any/all equipment. Clean and reassemble equipment properly, ensuring sanitary standards are met and equipment is production ready.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

• Repair first - replace if necessary - any part causing breakdown in machinery in plant facilities.
• Troubleshoot recurring breakdowns for prevention and recommend procedure changes.
• Utilize any/all testing equipment or diagnostic skills to determine root cause of problems.
• Instruct equipment operators as needed to prevent machine or system damage.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment in sound working condition.
• Assist with facility repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all work performed utilizing maintenance management software.
• Support machine setups and changeovers as needed.
• Maintain clean and safe work area at all times and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Disassemble, wash, sanitize and reassemble screw machines, pumps, conveyors, belts, depositors and other equipment and machines.
• Participate in on-the-job training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDATES:

• Min. of 2 years experience in an industrial maintenance environment or associates degree
• High school diploma or GED required; formal technical training .
• Excellent mechanical aptitude. Must pass in-house mechanical aptitude test(s).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Knowledge in basic electrical and plumbing helpful. Familiar with basic computer operations and lock out-tag out safety procedures.
• Self-starter who can work as team player.
• Ability to follow procedural instructions and adapt quickly to changing instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Willingness and availability to work overtime or on an emergency “on call” basis as needed.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Must be able to fully communicate in English (read, write and converse) in order to receive written and verbal job and safety instructions, and comprehend hazardous material labeling.
• Willingness and ability to work efficiently and safely.
• Ability to read and understand production schedules to ensure proper setup for following day.
• Ability to navigate our internal QA system (QAD) to find specifications of equipment settings per product.
• Ability to work off hours in an attentive and safe manner.

Company DescriptionIn 1979, in Reading, Pennsylvania, Sandy Solmon started baking cookies in a 2-bay garage. Tirelessly testing recipes and ingredients, she struck the perfect balance: a harmonization of flavor, texture, and the elusive dimension of artfulness that separates good cookies from great ones. As her cookies caught on and the following for her small production grew, Sandy's dessert portfolio expanded and Sweet Street Desserts was born.

Today, Sweet Street is the leading innovator in the dessert industry. We're still owned and operated by Sandy and headquartered in Reading where Sandy is also the head of research and development, leading a team of like-minded, passionate researchers and recipe developers who now bake for restaurants in over 60 countries, on every continent.

In 2014, we established a new manufacturing facility in Greenville, South Carolina, allowing us to expand production capacity and more easily and efficiently reach our growing customer base in markets across North and South America

Though Sweet Street's reach is global, our passion for artful food and dedication to quality and innovation remains the motivation behind every one of our products. The sweetness of dessert is beloved by every culture on this planet of ours. In this spirit, all of us at Sweet Street invite you to a culinary experience destined to be shared with cherished family and friends.Company DescriptionIn 1979, in Reading, Pennsylvania, Sandy Solmon started baking cookies in a 2-bay garage. Tirelessly testing recipes and ingredients, she struck the perfect balance: a harmonization of flavor, texture, and the elusive dimension of artfulness that separates good cookies from great ones. As her cookies caught on and the following for her small production grew, Sandy's dessert portfolio expanded and Sweet Street Desserts was born.rnrnToday, Sweet Street is the leading innovator in the dessert industry. We're still owned and operated by Sandy and headquartered in Reading where Sandy is also the head of research and development, leading a team of like-minded, passionate researchers and recipe developers who now bake for restaurants in over 60 countries, on every continent.rnrnIn 2014, we established a new manufacturing facility in Greenville, South Carolina, allowing us to expand production capacity and more easily and efficiently reach our growing customer base in markets across North and South AmericarnrnThough Sweet Street's reach is global, our passion for artful food and dedication to quality and innovation remains the motivation behind every one of our products. The sweetness of dessert is beloved by every culture on this planet of ours. In this spirit, all of us at Sweet Street invite you to a culinary experience destined to be shared with cherished family and friends.