BF-Maintenance Mechanic (3rd / 2nd Shift)

Overview

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WHO WE ARE

One of the largest diversified suppliers in the foodservice industry. Golden State Foods sets the Gold Standard by focusing on its Creed and Values, putting customers first and continually innovating. GSF associates are also deeply committed to the communities where they live and work, as much as an 80% participate in the GSF Foundation, where 100% of the associate proceeds go to helping children and families in need.

 

GSF's Protein Products division has produced high quality beef patties for the QSR industry for more than 65 years. The award-winning facility in Opelika excels in quality, food safety. assured supply, innovative R&D, and exceptional customer responsiveness. 

Our business philosophy actively supports our associates through our Four (4) Core Values:

• Treat others like you want to be treated
• Make the best product
• Give the customer a fair deal
• Maintain the highest standards

PERKS

• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision after 30 days of employment. Generous 401k/pension plan, with employer-contributions after just 6 months. Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave. Our associates also enjoy discount programs, tuition reimbursement, and much more! If you are looking for a competitive wage, solid opportunities and a career path to success, we have a great opportunity at our facility in Opelika.

Check out the second shift Maintenance Mechanic opportunity, below!

 

JOB OVERVIEW

 

• Install, maintain and support all production related equipment utilized in processing areas.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production needs in an expeditious professional manner.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures or breakdowns.
• Perform maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules, utilizing appropriate blueprints, diagrams, sketches, national codes and verbal/written instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends.
• Repair and maintenance of high speed packaging equipment, dismantling and assembling multiple brands of mechanical and electrical equipment, repair and replacement of defective parts, and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• General understanding and compliance with all OSHA regulations, National Electrical Codes, State Mechanical Codes and other Plant/Facility Operational or safety procedures.
• Ability to comply with and execute the established preventive maintenance and work order/repair program in place.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintain mechanical and electrical food manufacturing equipment.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to safety, food safety, quality and legal compliance.
• Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health and safety standards, rules, regulations and practices of the facility.
• Must be able to pass training/certifications as required for qualification.
• Install, maintain and support all production related equipment utilized in processing areas.
• Use a variety of test equipment, machines, hand tools and computer aided equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production needs in an expeditious professional manner.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures or breakdowns.
• Perform maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules, utilizing appropriate blueprints, diagrams, sketches, national codes and verbal/written instructions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly shop and work area.
• Assist other mechanics when performing heavy jobs.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and willing to move to any shift.
• Repair and maintenance of high speed packaging equipment, dismantling and assembling multiple brands of mechanical and electrical equipment, repair and replacement of defective parts, and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• General understanding and compliance with all OSHA regulations, National Electrical Codes, State Mechanical Codes and other Plant/Facility Operational or safety procedures.
• Ability to comply with and execute the established preventive maintenance and work order/repair program in place.
• Document completed work as required by the supervisor.
• Compliance with all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:

           - None.

 

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:

• Lift, carry and push equipment.
• Reach, bend and twist/t