Facilities Associate

Facilities Technician
Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour / $250 Sign-on BONUS!

Eligibility for a $250 reward on a quarterly basis

Shift: Sunday - Wednesday, 4:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Shift: Wednesday - Saturday, 4:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: 5370 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL

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The Story of Farmer's Fridge

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Farmer’s Fridge is on a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. We serve healthy, handcrafted meals and snacks from our growing network of 400+ software-enabled vending machines that we refer to as smart Fridges and our retail partners. We are striving to change the food system from the ground up – one Fridge or delivery at a time. 

We are a team that cares -– about the business, the impact our product makes, and each other. We are data-driven, innovative, and quick to move on a good idea. We are looking for people who want to collaborate in an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture and have a passion to succeed.

You’ll get…

• Enjoy free Lunch every day! An annual value of $4,000!
• Competitive Salary & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Traditional benefits for full-time hourly – Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term, and Long Term Disability
• Equity available to full time employees after 1 year of employment
• Generous sick leave & PTO policy
• Paid holidays

About the Role:
This position is responsible for maintaining our facility, equipment and machinery in support of the fresh food production process. The Facilities Associate handles routine issues and preventative maintenance and works along side Facilities Supervisor and Facilities Technicians to learn more complex equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities as a Facilities Technician:

• Maintains, diagnoses and repairs machinery and equipment needed for the Cicero Production and Distribution facility. Machines include cleaning equipment, food processing, and warehouse equipment. Machines will have various mechanisms including motorized, pneumatic, electric, and heating mechanisms.
• Completed routine maintenance and repairs are assigned. Handles emergency repair calls when able. Refers complicated repairs to Facilities Technicians and communicates associated machine downtime to Manager on Duty. Works alongside Facilities Techs to assist with and learn about more complex maintenance issues.
• Uses hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments to repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications.
• Maintains office and interior spaces including; electrical, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, tile work, drop ceilings and painting. 
• Responds to preventative and corrective maintenance tickets via ticketing system. Records maintenance and repair work performed. 
• Performs work in adherence to guidelines set by the Quality & Food Safety team (QFS) as well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Ensures that work areas are left clean and that maintenance shop is organized.

Necessary knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Able to stand and work for long periods of time (8+ hour shifts) in a cold environment (around 40 degrees) and in a hot environment.
• Must be able and willing to work in refrigerated coolers (~38⁰F)
• Lifting 100 lbs maximum with the frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to use:  hand tools, power tools, precision measuring tools, computers
• Experience with Google Suite preferred
• Ability to climb ladders and stationary ladders
• Vocational or Trade experience a plus
• Basic understand of HVAC, Carpentry, Electrical, and Plumbing concept
• Ability to read and understand machine diagrams and manuals

Personal characteristics:

• Improvement Oriented:  You know your team is doing a good job; however, you keep track of data so that others can understand their performance too. You use this data as an insight into potential improvement.
• Confidence:  You know your job and your demeanor inspires your teams to trust you.
• Humility:  You appreciate everyone and the contributions that they make. The work of others is just as valuable as your own.
• Flexibility:  You can pivot quickly as needed and it doesn’t bother you. In fact, you see these changes as fun challenges to conquer.
• Positive:  You’re the sort of person who is a joy to be around. You smile and lift people up when they’re feeling down.

During your break - Never run on empty by enjoying daily Farmer’s Fridge meals, challenge a coworker to a game of ping pong, de-stress by taking a spin on our Nascar arcade game, or spend your break on one of our comfy couches.

Happier Workdays - Walking into the facility should fill you with joy, not dread. We're a fun and passionate group, and we don't take ourselves too seriously. Bring your unique self to work, dress comfortably, and always feel free to share your thoughts and opinions. We encourage curiosity and inquiry; there's no hierarchy here when we're all swapping ideas.

Innovate & Elevate - We are all teachers and learners. You'll grow, and help grow the company through cross-functional collaboration, open access to leadership, and regular business updates. You have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You can also impact your bottom line by participating in our 401(k) plan that includes a company match with immediate vesting.

Farmer’s Fridge Diversity Statement:

"Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farmer’s Fridge, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Farmer’s Fridge is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

View our disclosures related to External Agencies and Applicants below: https://www.farmersfridge.com/careerdisclosures