At Gehl Food & Beverage Lathrop, all employees are in it to win it. We value a culture of collaboration where leadership and employees work together to inspire each other every day to be the best they can be. If you’re looking for a role where your input and teamwork are valued, this is the place for you. All employees are valued equally, regardless of position, as we’re all working toward the same goal.

We pride ourselves on our long-lasting relationships with some of America’s top consumer brands as well as companies new to the marketplace. Our products are found in retail stores, club channels, restaurants, and professional sport venues globally. In fact, you may have enjoyed a product from Gehl Food & Beverage, like our Gehl's® nacho cheese sauce, without realizing it. Gehl Food and Beverage has been a pioneer of low-acid aseptic dairy processing since the early 1970’s. Our aseptic products are ready-to-serve and packed in convenient packages that fit the needs of consumers. Our secret is an advanced aseptic process that locks in freshness without refrigeration. Our highly specialized aseptic process allows food and beverage products to achieve commercial sterility. Through a process of combining commercially sterile ingredients with sterilized packaging materials and sealing them within a commercially sterile environment, we create on-trend products that do not spoil at ambient temperatures. This airtight seal and commercial sterility allow a 12–18-month ambient shelf life without compromising tasteParticipants will have the opportunity to explore any facets within the company. The service member will be focused primarily in operations, learning good manufacturing processes (GMP), food safety, quality and machine operations with the opportunity to transition into full-time employment at the end of the program.

Position OverviewWe are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support operations across aseptic packaging and processing systems. This role is responsible for executing work orders, troubleshooting equipment, and performing maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production. What You’ll DoPerform mechanical and electromechanical maintenance and troubleshootingRespond to equipment issues, diagnose root causes, and implement timely solutionsConduct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipmentEnsure all repairs are tested, validated, and production-readyAccurately document work in CMMS and maintenance logsSupport maintenance planning, including parts, tools, and schedulingLead resolution of recurring or complex equipment issuesAssist with continuous improvement initiatives and special projects