Maintenance Assistant- 1st shift

Maintenance Assistant is an entry level position responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, replacing and assist in modifying all processing, packaging and facility equipment.

Essential Functions:

1. Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, air conditioners, etc.

2. Disassemble machines, repair or replace broken parts.

3. Adjust functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary.

4. Clean and lubricate parts.

5. Order replacement parts.

6. Inspect completed repairs.

7. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

8. Requisitions new parts and equipment.

9. The employee is required to lift up to 75 pounds.

10. The employee will be required to learn and change blades as required.

11. The employee will be required to learn the Fresh Rinse and Prominent systems.

12. The employee is required to wear cut resistant gloves, hardhat, hearing protection and steel toed shoes and follow all GMP rules and regulations.

13. Employee will complete any and all duties/work as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager

Required Skills:

1. Ability to apply basic skills and develop advanced skills using tools and equipment appropriate for the position or specialization.

2. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.

3. Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

4. Must be able to read, write, and speak English

5. Ability to work with computer programs such as Word and Excel

6. Must possess basic math skills - fractions, decimals, percentages, and the metric system

7. Operate our CMMS system and demonstrate 100% functionality in order to complete work orders as well as log corrective maintenance issues in the system.

8. Ability to be trained and learn new tasks.

Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:

1. Ability to use a multi-meter and other measurement instruments.

2. Assist in fabricating and modifying parts using shop equipment, utilizing sanitary welding equipment procedures

3. Ability to become certified in the use of forklifts, aerial lifts, and/or boom lifts.

4. Ability to read and understand manuals to establish facts and draw conclusions.

5. Food processing industry experience

Required Education and Experience:

1. High School diploma or equivalency required; technical or vocational maintenance training preferred.

2. 1-2 years of experience in a similar position or specialization preferred.

Other Information:

Physical Requirements - required to stand for extended periods of time (duration of the shift, 8 hours or more); walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; bend continuously; or crawl. The incumbent must be able to climb stairs and ladders or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift; and is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to push/pull/lift and/or move 75 pounds. The incumbent must operate light motorized equipment, hand and power tools skillfully and safely. The incumbent

Work Environment - the employee is exposed to wet/cold conditions of 34 - 36 degrees and also at times hot conditions; high, precarious places (ex: 25 feet above ground level for extended hours); and outside weather conditions (rooftop). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud, which may require hearing protection.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.