Who We Are
Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!
Who You Are
We are looking for a motivated Preventive Maintenance Technician to join our brand new, state-of-the-art freeze drying facility in Allentown, PA! In this role, the Preventive Maintenance Technician will maintain equipment and facilities to operate in the safest and most productive condition to enable production of high-quality, fresh, human-grade pet food. This job requires strong mechanical aptitude, communication, and team building skills to support site objectives.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize individual safety, product quality, and food safety and report any behavior or occurrence that may impact these
- Analyze condition and perform preventive/predictive maintenance on production equipment, building, utilities, and all associated equipment
- Support production associates on set-up and basic troubleshooting of equipment
- Ensure all work-orders are complete and accurate, including planned and unplanned assignments and provide feedback to operators as required
- Demonstrate familiarity with mechanical systems such as, but not limited to, bearings, bearing housing, sprocket configurations, chain assemblies, conveyor belts, clutch mechanisms, pneumatics (cylinders and other), hydraulics (cylinders and systems)
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
Must Have
- High school diploma or GED required
- Six months maintenance experience
- Must be able to read and comprehend basic blue-prints and mechanical drawings
- Must be able to read and understand how to use electrical multimeter
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Proficient in basic mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Demonstrated competency in computer and PC software (e.g. CMMS, Microsoft)
Nice to Have
- Food manufacturing experience
- Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SPC
- Working knowledge of Lean/TPM manufacturing principles
- Good theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits (AC/DC, single/polyphase, low/high voltage) and all related equipment both power and logic
- Familiarity with refrigeration equipment
- Working proficiency in Spanish
Physical Requirements
- Physical Demands: lifting and lowering up to 50 pounds, reaching, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, repetitive motions, working in high elevations (above 6 feet)
- Ability to work with allergens and chemicals that might be present in food environment
- Ability to work in hot (60℉ to 100℉), cold (-20℉ to 60℉), noisy, dusty, and wet environmental working conditions
- Able to wear safety PPE (hard hat, body harness, face shield, steel-toed boots)
- Able to adhere to GMP requirements (hair/beard nets, uniforms, hygiene)
Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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What We Do
Here at Spot & Tango, we are on a mission to make your pet healthier and happier, simplifying your role as a pet parent along the way. Put simply: we exist to create more happy days with your dog.
Since 2018, we’ve been cooking up fresh, whole ingredient meals personalized for dogs at prices humans can afford. We even created an entirely new category with UnKibble, the only Fresh Dry™ food for dogs. That’s how much we believe in the benefits of real food for our loyal companions.
Our recipes are made with only whole vegetables, fruits, grains, and meats that we’d eat too. Plus, every vet-formulated meal plan is delivered directly to your door and completely customized to your dog’s weight, age, activity level, and health goals.
Why Work With Us
At Spot & Tango, we know that we're only as good as our people. We look for candidates who ask the right questions, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and learn at light speed. While we value experience, we also appreciate (and seek out!) fresh perspectives.
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Spot & Tango Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid policy requires employees to work in-person at our New York office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Employees are able to work from home on Tuesday and Friday.
