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Maintenance Professional

Valley Queen


Job Location:

Milbank, SD - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 24 - 31
Posted: 1 September 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


About the Role

Were looking for skilled Maintenance Professionalto keep our production and facility equipment running at peak this role youll troubleshoot repair and maintain mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems to ensure smooth operations and zero downtime.

What Youll Do
  • Install maintain and repair food processing and production equipment.
  • Diagnose and fix mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic issues.
  • Read and interpret manuals and work orders to complete service tasks.
  • Perform routine plant inspections and address potential issues proactively.
  • Respond quickly to maintenance calls to keep production moving.
  • Maintain utility systems to prevent downtime.
  • Keep accurate records for safety quality and compliance.
  • Follow all safety rules PPE requirements and food safety standards.
  • Participate in required safety and quality training.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
What Were Looking For
  • Experience: Hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Skills: Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; ability to work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Tech Savvy: Basic computer skills for work orders and documentation.
  • Problem Solver: Ability to think on your feet and resolve issues quickly.
  • Team Player: Good communication and time management skills.
Required Qualifications
  • Associate degree in a related technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and maintenance experience.
  • Proven mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
  • Welding experience.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Schedule
  • Day shifts starting at 5 AM on a modified 4-1-2 scheduled rotation
  • Work every 3rd Weekend
Compensation
  • Starting base pay range: $24.95-$31.18 per hour based on education experience and qualifications.
  • Up to 14% additional pay for night shift
  • Double-time pay for Sundays and Holidays
Benefits
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company contribution
  • Profit sharing plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Competitive insurance benefits
Additional Details
  • Work Environment: Shop and plant setting with exposure to moving parts vibration temperature changes and loud noise.
  • Travel: Less than 5%.
  • Other Requirements: High school diploma/GED valid drivers license minimum age 18.

Ready to join a team that values safety quality and continuous improvement Apply today and help us keep production running smoothly!


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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Valley Queen Cheese located in Milbank, South Dakota is proud to be an integral part of national and global partnerships while still calling our same small town “home”.

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