Maintenance Technician

Beecher's Handmade Cheese is excited to be opening a new cheesemaking facility in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, and we're looking for a Maintenance Technician to help lead production and uphold the quality standards that define Beecher's. This role blends artisan craftsmanship with modern, data-informed practices to consistently produce exceptional cheese while supporting process excellence, food safety, and team development. You'll play a key role in ensuring every batch meets Beecher's standards for quality, consistency, and craftsmanship. Why Choose Beecher’s? Starting rate at $28.00/hour, wage based on skills/ work experience Consistent 4-day work week (10-hour shifts) Medical, Dental and Vision coverage Life insurance 401 (k) with company match Paid Time off and Holiday pay Responsibilities: Preventive Maintenance: Performs preventive maintenance tasks. Composes and maintains an effective preventive maintenance schedule which minimizes unscheduled repairs. Certifications: Has the ability to obtain a Pasteurizer Operator License and broken seal certification (New York facility). Ensures compliance with company and regulatory pasteurization requirements. Facilitation: Collaborates with production personnel to ensure procedures, equipment, and facility meet internal, third party, and regulatory requirements and maximize equipment reliability. Food Safety: Ensures compliance with food safety practices per the company HACCP program, SOP's, Work Instructions, and BRC code. Employee Safety: Contributes to employee safety, including training, procedures, equipment maintenance/upgrades, process arrangements, and timely response to safety issues. Procurement: Coordinates procurement and organization of equipment, parts, and tools, working with the Production Manager and VP of Cheese Making. Culture: Sets a consistent example for company core values and actively promotes a culture of respect, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. Other Duties as assigned. Job Requirements: At least one year of experience working in a food production facility, or equivalent qualifying combination of education and work experience. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office/data entry. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50 or more pounds. Career Opportunity We’re looking for people who want more than a paycheck. If you care about great food, take pride in your work, and want to build a career, Beecher’s is a place where you can learn a craft, grow your skills, and be proud of what you make every day. Commitment to Our Communities: As part of our mission to Change the Way America eats we’ve created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit supported by our family of companies. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life. We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.