Maintenance Recycling Process Specialist

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Position Overview

The Maintenance Recycling Processing Specialist (MRPS) will primarily process recyclable materials through the BioSAFE or STI machine at 320 Holtzman Rd along with driving a 26’ straight truck to pick up full bins and deliver empty bins to 650 Forward Dr and 145 E. Badger Ln.  The MPS will assist Maintenance Technicians (MT) and Senior Maintenance Technicians (SMT) in general repairs and preventive maintenance of the BioSAFE machine. The MRPS will also be trained to provide support to help maintain building support systems (e.g., equipment including facility related mechanical, electrical, and equipment located within office and laboratory locations.

Essential Duties

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Communicate facility and safety-related issues that arise from daily operations to the Facilities Management to coordinate with internal customers, property owner and/or outside vendors.    
• Assist the team in managing spare parts for equipment and supplies as needed to minimize equipment downtime.
• Provide assistance in support of the facility and utility systems including but not limited to electrical distribution, plumbing, HVAC, compressed air systems.
• Enter, prioritize and complete work orders in a computer database system.
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) tasks with proper documentation and closure.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly building inspections to assess the current operational condition, document findings, and take appropriate follow-up action following applicable procedures.
• React to loss of electrical power and other utility outages, as well as assist in restoration efforts following weather related events.
• Monitor and respond to equipment and facility system alarms with the ability to follow proper written procedures.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Recommend changes to equipment to improve safety, performance, and reliability.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards, including but not limited to GMP, OSHA, FDA and USDA.
• Assist SMT to help maintain building infrastructure, systems, and controls to maintain efficient and reliable operation, including the ability to provide proper documentation as required.
• Assist with technical support of automated infrastructure equipment as required.
• Ensure contractor compliance with EHS polices regarding contractors.
• Willing to learn and expand tradecraft skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and equipment quickly and proficiently.
• Strong documentation skills and attention-to-detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in team situations as well as independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a quickly changing work environment with rapidly changing needs and requests.
• Independent self-starter with positive attitude and above average organizational skills.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work standing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, climb ladders, enter tight spaces requiring awkward postures.
• Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
• Ability to use a telephone through a headset.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.