Posting Date

03/10/2025

Division

Vidalia Valley

Location

Lyons, Georgia

Position Title

Line Technician

Work Schedule

Sunday – Friday
(Saturday and a weekday off)

Company Overview

The Hanline Group is a food manufacturing, logistics and supply chain solution organization comprised of six different operating companies. Each company is dedicated to a specific value proposition within a certain industry. Together, these companies work with and assure continuity of supply for the nation’s most reputable food and supply chain outlets.

Division Overview

Vidalia Valley has been a trusted name in fresh produce since its founding in 1983. Originally known as Manning Farms, Vidalia Valley specializes in processing, repacking, and distributing high-quality whole peeled Vidalia onions, industrial ingredients and IQF vegetables.

Position Summary

Vidalia Valley is looking for an experienced line technician to work at our Lyons, Georgia, location. A line technician is to ensure proper operation of the equipment on his/her lines and the department as directed by their supervisor. This position will give you access to great benefits! Come join our team today!

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and efficiently to break downs situations to get the line back into operation with minimal downtime and increase efficiency 
• Always be in your work area unless break/lunch or approved by your supervisor. If you need to work through your breaks/lunch, you will be reciprocated upon repairs and the line up and running. 
• Ensure department pre-ops are completed timely to ensure on-time start up. 
• The Line Technician will assist the Supervisor in starting the lines up on time. 
• Ensuring machines are properly shut down and any scheduled preventative maintenance completed. 
• When applicable, follow up break down repairs with an operations test to ensure the machine is running as it should. 
• Follows up on temporary “fixes” to ensure a permanent repair is made in a timely manner. 
• Communicate with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding spare parts inventory to ensure critical spare parts are ordered and available at all times. 
• Communicate with the Maintenance Supervisor to any changes made to machines including digital settings and mechanical settings. 
• Communicate with the Maintenance Supervisor and Production Supervisor any machine downtime greater than 15 minutes. 
• Follow preventative maintenance (PM) schedules that are set up and approved by the Plant Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. 
• Train machine operators on key concepts and basic operation, film changes, and safety measures on machines as needed by the Production Supervisor. 
• Work with contractors brought in for training or repairs to ensure they are knowledgeable on the machines within the department. 
• Other directions/tasks/assignments as needed by Upper Management 
• Ensure all company food safety rules are followed including GMP’S 
• Ensure all company safety rules are followed and adhered to, including LOTO. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in similar role. 

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  

$18 - $24/hr.

Compensation

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