Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Facilities and Maintenance ManagerDepartment: Warehouse OperationsLocation: Clinton, ARShift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PMFLSA: Hourly, non-exemptSalary Range: $21 - $25 per hour

About the Company

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures were born from a simple but radical idea: real food can heal — people, animals, and the planet. When Paleovalley co-founders Autumn and Chas Smith saw how industrialized food was affecting human health and the health of the land, they refused to play along. Autumn’s own journey of healing through nutrient-dense foods lit a fire that became Paleovalley. From there, the mission grew roots, sprouted wings, and eventually expanded into Wild Pastures to bring regeneratively raised meats directly to families nationwide.

Today, Paleovalley crafts deeply nourishing snacks and supplements made with organic ingredients and honorable sourcing. Wild Pastures connects small American farmers practicing regenerative agriculture with customers who believe better food is worth fighting for. Every product, every partnership, and every decision is guided by a commitment to real ingredients, regenerative practices, and the belief that health is built from the soil up.

We’re a team of grounded doers, curious thinkers, bold builders, and warm humans who like to laugh while doing meaningful work. We're growing quickly, fueled by purpose and a shared desire to repair the food system one thoughtful choice at a time. If you feel energized by impact, drawn to mission, and ready to join a company rewriting the future of food, we’d love to meet you!

About the Opportunity

Our Maintenance Technician plays an important role in keeping our manufacturing facility operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this hands-on role, you'll perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and complete routine repairs across production equipment, facility systems, and utilities.

Working under general supervision, you'll independently handle routine maintenance and standard equipment issues while partnering with senior maintenance team members on more complex or higher-risk repairs. This role is a great fit for someone with a solid maintenance foundation who enjoys solving mechanical problems, working across different systems, and continuing to build their technical expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, independently resolving routine issues and escalating more complex or higher-risk problems as appropriate.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including inspections, lubrication, cleaning, adjustments, and replacement of routine wear components to support equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

• Perform routine maintenance and monitoring of refrigeration and ammonia-based freezer systems within applicable training and authorization requirements.

• Install, assemble, disassemble, move, adjust, and test equipment, machinery, fixtures, and facility improvements; assist senior maintenance team members with more complex work.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals, technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and maintenance documentation to support troubleshooting and repairs.

• Complete work orders and accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, parts used, equipment conditions, and follow-up needs.

• Identify equipment concerns, recurring issues, and potential safety hazards; take appropriate action within established procedures and escalate issues requiring additional expertise or authorization.

• Maintain tools, equipment, maintenance areas, and spare parts in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and PPE standards.

• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, and Quality and Food Safety teams to respond to equipment needs and support safe, efficient operations with minimal downtime.

• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and assisting with opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

• Participate in technical training and continuous learning to expand maintenance knowledge and capabilities.

• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned in support of facility operations.

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Requirements

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or GED.

• 3+ years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, facilities maintenance, mechanical repair, HVAC, automotive repair, construction, or another related skilled trade; relevant vocational, trade school, or technical training may substitute for a portion of the experience.

• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, maintenance practices, and common hand and power tools.

• Experience performing preventive maintenance, routine troubleshooting, adjustments, and repairs.

• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, or related systems.

• Ability and willingness to work periodically in refrigerated and freezer areas while performing maintenance, inspections, and repairs.

• Ability to independently resolve routine maintenance issues using established procedures and recognize when escalation is needed.

• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, technical documentation, schematics, and work instructions.

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safe work practices.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to take direction, ask questions when needed, and work effectively with maintenance leads and other team members.

• independently and heavier items with assistance or appropriate equipment.

• Valid driver's license.

Bonus Points

• Vocational, trade school, or technical training in industrial maintenance, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical systems, or a related field.

• Experience working in a food manufacturing or regulated production environment.

• Experience operating a forklift

• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or electronic work-order system.

• Experience with refrigeration or ammonia-based systems.

• Passion for real food, regenerative agriculture, and supporting a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Our Commitment to You

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employer-paid dental/vision and a small monthly medical premium for employees; dependents may be added at employee cost

• Generous Paid time off to support balance and rest

• Paid sick time for when you need it

• Six (6) paid holidays each year

• Paid parental leave for growing families

• 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match after one year of service

• Monthly product stipend or access to perfectly imperfect damaged product so you can enjoy the nutrient-dense foods you help bring to others

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This role takes place in a manufacturing/warehouse environment and may involve exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and airborne particles. Employees must follow all safety guidelines and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The position requires regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and the ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds. Work may involve operating or working near machinery and other equipment. These physical demands are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compliance & Employment Practices

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and we do not discriminate based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We’re also committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation at any point, please reach out to HRteam@paleovalley.com.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. At this time, Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or OPT. Any offer of employment is contingent upon completion of Form I-9 and verification of work authorization. We participate in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S.

To support an efficient and consistent application review process, we may use technology-assisted tools to help organize and review applications; however, these tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions are made by our team.

This role is open until filled.