Are you 'bread' for success?

Come make $ dough $ with us!

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4, 000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 100% employer paid premiums for employee and all eligible dependents
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Pension and Retirement funds
• 50% Discount Franz Products

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• SHIFT & HOURS: New employees will be assigned to any work day: Monday through Sunday; and any shift: Day, Swing and/or Graveyard based upon fleet shop needs.
• Perform tractor preventive maintenance and safety inspections including lubrication, change all vehicle fluids, change-out engine belts, hoses and lights on gas, diesel and propane vehicles.
• Required to change-out water pumps, fuel pumps, alternators, starter, radiators, brakes, exhaust systems, batteries and other equipment/parts associated with the safe operation of all equipment.
• Must be able to reassemble engine components to overhauled engines and reinstall into vehicle.
• Must be able to travel on a monthly basis to perform PM's and other repairs.
• Maintain service related records.
• Assist truck or trailer mechanic as requested.
• Perform clean-up of equipment, parts, and work area.
• Support and contribute to maintaining a safe environment, promoting accident prevention, and reporting potential hazards.
• Personal tool inventory is required by United States Bakery.
• Support and adherence to Company's Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education/Experience

• CDL license highly preferred - or must be willing to obtain one.
• Prior work experience with basic knowledge of an engine, chassis, and body repair.
• Prior work experience repairing and maintaining and diagnosing diesel and gasoline powered trucks. Experience with propane lift trucks is desired.
• Ability to perform welding and some minor fabrication.
• Must be certified for air brake repair and DOT air brake inspection and oversee all DOT requirements.
• High School education or GED required.

Critical Skills and Expertise

• Must be able to use various hand and power tools, cherry picker, jacks, creepers, ladders and general truck mechanic tools/equipment.
• Material will be moved from floor level to 84 inches (7 feet) height as required by job task. Must be able to stand for 8 or more hours and perform repetitive lifting, bending, kneeling, and grasping of maintenance tools & vehicle parts or equipment.
• Will work under and over equipment being repaired. Will work at heights using ladders, scissor lifts, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to successfully work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must have high attention to detail and ability to work in a thorough manner to ensure quality workmanship.
• Independent judgment is often required. Some direct guidance is received from Manager and/or from established procedures or instructions.
• Ability to positively interact with employees and vendors across the Company.