MZHC Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift (Friday - Sunday)
Marzetti · Horse Cave, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Marzetti (food & beverage) in Horse Cave, KY.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, Welding, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 57 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 43%
- ✓ Welding 29%
- Root cause 28%
- Automation 24%
- Robotics 24%
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Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Marzetti in Horse Cave
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Full description from MarzettiAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
→ What You'll Do SAFETY: Maintains highest standard of Safety for all functions on an ongoing basis and ensures compliance for self and others to OSHA standards. Performs daily inspection of all PPE required including but not limited to SLIP-RESISTANT/STEEL-TOED SHOES, safety glasses, gloves, shields & and aprons to ensure good overall condition of items that provide optimal personal safety & protection while working in the facility. Successfully acquires and maintains Company Industrial Truck and Lift Certification and safely performs all functions in accordance to OHSA and company
requirements
and standards. Performs proper housekeeping and uses appropriate personal protective equipment for tasks. Performs daily inspection of equipment with proper documentation. QUALITY: Maintains company standards for cleanliness, food and equipment safety and efficient productivity. Performs all required inspections of equipment and products per specfication with proper documentation. Ensures compliance to quality, food safety and HAACP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards. TEAMWORK: Effectively communicates verbally and written with Team Members and Management. Works respectfully with all team members to ensure the Safety, Quality, production and support of our products and goals on a daily basis. Actively participates in department/shift/team meetings and is involved with suggestions of improvement/resolutions. FUNCTIONS: Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors. Evaluates & identifies potential problems, repairs & maintains electrical / mechanical machinery and equipment. Evaluates & identifies potential problem, repairs & maintains pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC and plumbing systems inside & outside of plant. Installs new and/or relocates old equipment. Performs necessary repairs and maintenance to buildings and grounds as advised. Cleans and repairs boilers. Identifies potential problems, repairs and overhauls and maintains crane systems. Completes preventative maintenance as assigned and completes required documentation as indicated. TIG welding with mild steel and/or stainless steel. Involved with project improvements. Assists with team meetings with all coworkers. Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures. Performs other duties /
responsibilities
as assigned by Management.
Qualifications
→ What You'll Bring Mechanical aptitude and accurate troubleshooting ability are required, preferably in a food manufacturing environment. Ability to successfully work independently and as a team with minimal supervision to accomplish tasks as assigned. Must be able to successfully obtain industrial truck and lift operating certification and safely maintain per company and OSHA standards. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – verbally & written – to and work well with Team Members, Management, Customers & Vendors. Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment operation, ability to properly use/operate accurate tools and good math skills are required. Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast paced environment. Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required, Industrial Maintenance Degree preferred. Working Condidtions/Environment Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read and comprehend, sit, stand, walk, reach, lift, grasp, climb and bend while working in a fast-paced production environment. Must be able to push/pull 150 pounds short distances. Lifting of up to 75 pounds repetitively. Standing required for up to 12 hours shifts with regular breaks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee is regularly exposed to heat, fumes, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment and non-toxic industrial waste and scrap. The noise level in the plant is loud. SLIP-RESISTANT/Steel-toed SHOES, Earplugs, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets (if facial hair exists) are required to be worn/used in accordance with company GMP and Safety standards. Condition of these items must be inspected by employee daily and be replaced when no longer providing the optimal protection of the employee. About Us The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States. At Marzetti, our mission is to make e
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Overview Shift: 2nd Shift Friday - Sunday (5:00pm - 5:00am) Pay: $33.68 - $43.76/hr (Based on Tech Level) You know our products, you have probably purchased many!! Join the company leading the way in consumer packaged goods…T. Marzetti Company!! When you join the T. Marzetti Company, you’re joining a trustworthy and proud organization that recognizes people are our greatest asset. In our plants, you’ll have an opportunity to work for an industry leader in consumer packaged goods. With our company, you get work life balance, inviting and fun culture, attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package, career opportunities, and more. NOW is the time to join The Better Food Company!! T. Marzetti Company is looking for someone to provide for the maintenance and repair of the plant’s machinery, grounds, buildings and equipment. This is the entry level position in the maintenance classification and is expected to perform the job functions under minimal supervision.
