Plant Maintenance Technician

Oakland, CA

Kiva Confections (www.kivaconfections.com) is the premier cannabis-infused edibles company in California, the largest cannabis market in the world. Kiva's line includes Kiva Chocolate Bars, Terra Bites, Petra Mints, and Camino Gummies. Our products are crafted from premium ingredients and skillfully combined with California cannabis. Since our beginning in 2010, our goal is to create confections that redefine what a cannabis confection ought to be. By applying art and science to ensure a deliciously consistent experience every time, we continue to deliver on that mission today.

We have aggressive growth plans as the legal market, and consumer adoption continues to expand. Key growth initiatives include bold platform innovation, best in class marketing, geographic expansion, strategic partnerships, and more. We are resourced for this explosive growth and looking for great people to help take us to the next level.

The Maintenance Technician will assure Kiva’s equipment, systems, and facilities are maintained to optimize production, meet company requirements, and function safely.

As Maintenance Technician you will...

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications
Troubleshoots and makes repairs on facility and equipment to keep the production line flowing.
Performs maintenance duties as directed by Director of Operations and as shown on the preventative maintenance schedule and from the results of periodic inspections
Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand and power tools; examining the form and texture of parts.
Performs janitorial maintenance and cleaning and minor building repairs as directed by the Director of Operations
Reports on equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
Takes repair requests from production and packaging workers, completes repair requests and logs into the tracking system.
Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, and summarizing information and trends and submits to the Director of Operations.
Logs repair, maintenance, and diagnostic activities in a weekly journal. Reviews maintenance logs weekly to determine preventative maintenance activities for the week.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations for both general safety and food safety, quality, and legality.
Assists with the development of standard operating procedures for new product and process introductions including pre and post-launch testing
Participates and supports Kiva’s food safety, quality assurance program

To qualify for the Maintenance Technician role you will need...

High School Diploma and/or 3 – 5 years related field experience or education including construction, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems repairs.
California Driver’s license Class C with record acceptable to Company insurance provider
Strong skills in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general troubleshooting.
Ability to read and understand manuals, SOPs, blueprints, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams.
Ability to work to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and learn maintenance software program (CAMS).
Ability to define problems, make recommendations and draw conclusions.
Good communication, facilitation, problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple issues and projects
Ability to operate a forklift, powered pallet jack, and pallet jack
Strong computer skills, able to use various computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow safety rules and work safely
Ability to work productively alone and as a member of a team
Exhibit a high sense of personal integrity and high personal standards of performance

Physical requirements of the role...

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and controls when doing repairs and installations
Reach with hands and arms, grasp objects, push/pull equipment weighing 30 pounds
Rotate the wrist, and use finger dexterity while using tools, writing or keyboarding
Lift 10 to 30 pounds from ground to the waist and/or shoulder height, and carry for a distance of 10 to 40 feet on a smooth floor;
Talk and hear in person;
Walk for a distance of 10 to 50 feet on various surfaces including floors, sidewalks, and roads up to 3 hours a day;
Twist the upper body while performing repairs and installations
Bend to hold in place or retrieve items;
Sit up to 2 hours per day while driving or sitting at a desk
Maneuver around, under, and on top of various types of equipment
Lift 40 to 50 pounds from ground to the waist and/or shoulder height, and carry for a distance of 10 to 40 feet on smooth floor;
Stand in place on a smooth floor for intermittently up to 1 hour a day
Climb stairs, ladders, step stools.
Kneel while making repairs or installing equipment;
Squat while making repairs or installing equipment.
Perform repairs standing on top of commercial ovens, platforms, lifts, and other industrial equipment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Kiva Confections provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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