McMinnville Maintenance Technician

McMinnville Maintenance Technician

Location – Onsite
This is an onsite role that works at McMinnville Creamery in McMinnville, OR. The shift/hours are 6 am-4:30 pm, Sunday - Wednesday.
Employee Type – Hourly
Bonus – This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.
Safety Sensitive – Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Summary of Role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance of the facilities processing equipment, boilers, chiller refrigeration, HVAC, wastewater treatment, building and grounds. This role is also responsible for assisting the Maintenance Lead and Manager with projects, troubleshooting issues, ensure preventative maintenance (PM)’s, work orders (WO), work request (WR) are documented correctly, completed and passed on for verification. This position promotes collaboration and teamwork within the Maintenance Department. This role is people and food safety sensitive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on stainless equipment, including welding preferred.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to complete PM’s, WO’s and WR’s generated daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, by hours and 2-year timely and properly per the instructions.
• Monitor and assist with routine maintenance on various pumps and valves within the creamery.
• Assist with routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Perform electrical maintenance, as appropriate for ability under direction of Lead or Manager.
• Request for parts and supplies needed in written form vis email or through CMMS.
• Perform general carpentry in compliance with building codes, FDA and USDA standards.
• Operation and manage wastewater Dissolved Air Filtration system to be in compliance within the wastewater discharge permit.
• Follow safety, quality assurance and other company policies and practices required as an employee of this company.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager or Lead with selecting contract help for equipment, electrical and building repair, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Two-year technical degree in maintenance trade or at least three years of experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance preferred.
• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 60 lbs, occasional lift up to 80 lbs with assistance, and ability to push/pull objects up to 2500 lbs using material handling devices. Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout shift as needed.
• Ability to work in an environment that includes: confined spaces, chemicals, hot spaces, noisy spaces, and working at heights with the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
• Experience with operating Powered Industrial Equipment: forklifts, scissor lift, boom lift and associated fall equipment.
• Knowledge of ladder logic computer controls preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance in a production/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills required, with experience in Microsoft suite, data entry and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to work holidays, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Understanding of Pasteurize Milk Ordinance & Good Manufacturing Practice’s preferred.
• Experience with boiler, HVAC, refrigeration, process equipment, VFD’s maintenance and repair preferred.
• Ability to organize, prioritize workload, and multitask.
• Knowledge of Pasteurize Milk Ordinance (PMO) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.
• Basic understanding of plumbing and electrical codes and regulatory standards preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work independently.<