Assists and performs laboring activities in the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, and facility.

• Repair, install and maintain machinery, equipment, grounds and facility in order to meet budget levels in quality and quantity.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical problems.
• Maintain the facility and utilities such as compressed air, HVAC, water, and steam.
• Efficiently and safely use a wide variety of shop/hand/power tools and diagnostic equipment; maintain and secure all tools.
• Maintain assigned paper work.
• Complete assigned tasks and special projects.
• Promote and exhibit strong Food Safety and Quality practices.
• Promote and exhibit strong sustainability practices.
• Promote and exhibit strong housekeeping practices.
• Promote and comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Must report Safety, Food Safety, Food Quality, Sustainability, and Housekeeping problems to direct supervisor or a member of management immediately.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals; assist autonomous maintenance process in plant.
• All employees shall identify any risk of intentional harm to facility, personnel or products; all employees have the responsibility to report unauthorized persons to their director supervisor or a member of management immediately.
• Must be willing to work variable hours as needed.

• Regular and timely attendance required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); a Technical degree and/or previous mechanical experience is preferred.
• Skilled in mechanical repairs, sanitary welding, electrical/electronics, and HVAC as related to a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must furnish own hand tools.
• Good decision making ability in pressure situations.
• Must be a team player and adhere to all safety rules.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, procedures and equipment. Knowledge of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),  US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Safe Quality Food (SQF) and customer requirements for a food manufacturing plant.
• Knowledge of sustainability and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements for a food manufacturing plant.

• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment.
• Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality.
• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required; ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules/procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals instructions in English.
• Knowledge of the proper use of various chemicals.
• Ability to work assigned shift; must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Typical Physical Activity