Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

Hennessy Research Associates - a Kemin company is seeking a skilled Facilities Technician to support two active locations and an off-site warehouse. In this role, you'll transport raw materials, handle routine facility upkeep, and take on hands-on maintenance. We're looking for someone committed, curious, and resourceful, with strong communication skills. If you enjoy variety and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, you'll thrive here.

This position is based on-site at our Lenexa, Kansas location.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet's natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:

• A competitive financial package - in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays.
• Robust health and wellness support - we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.
• Continued learning opportunities - Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• The chance to give back to our world - Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.
• Opportunities to support our valued educators - Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours.

Responsibilities

• General and routine maintenance including: light electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, machine repair, piping, etc.
• Responsible for staging and loading all non-bulk shipments.
• Fabricate components from blueprints
• Machinery assembly and disassembly
• Preventative Maintenance (PM's) and repairs
• GMP Compliance
• Ability to perform maintenance on Refrigeration.
• Load/unload trucks, trailers, and containers
• Must be able to follow all safety requirements.
• May be responsible for assisting with the installation of equipment.
• Work with other departments such as, but not limited to; Quality Control, Production, Inventory, Customer Service, Purchasing, and R&D.
• May need to be available to be on-call.

Qualifications

• Education
  • High School degree with up to 10+ years of related experience or technical school degree with 7-10 years of related experience, preferred
• Knowledge of warehousing operations is essential.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other material handling or support equipment used in warehousing.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Time management skills.
• Advanced technical skills, including: machine repair, piping, machine rigging, HVAC, etc.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.
• Qualified with Lockout-Tagout, Confined Space, Hot-Work Procedures, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision-making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email View email address on click.appcast.io.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.