Who We Are At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH! How You Will Make an Impact • Complete assigned tasks relating to facilities maintenance including but not limited to outside grounds maintenance and maintenance of building systems • Daily work conditions include both inside and outside work environments • Perform duties which include functions on roofs, tanks, platforms, and associated heights • Perform general maintenance such as plumbing, painting, hose fabrication, equipment inspections, equipment repair and equipment installation • Ability to safely use measuring equipment, hand tools, power tools and other related equipment to perform daily tasks • Ability to work with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to capture preventative maintenance tasks, work orders, and work requests • Assist Utilities, Wastewater, and Maintenance departments as needed • Assists vendors and contractors with onsite services • Operates fork trucks and scissor lifts on a routine basis • Comply with plant GMP and safety programs What You Will Bring • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. • 2-5 years of working experience in facilities maintenance • Possess basic mechanical skills with experience in facilities maintenance • Able to read and comprehend technical manuals and prints • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills • Must be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task
What We Offer At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more! Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce: Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). Disclaimers The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions. Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
