MI - Maintenance II

Position Summary:

The Maintenance II is the entry-level class in the Processing Maintenance series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents perform routine duties while learning processing policies and procedures and becoming familiar with various processing systems and practices. As they gain experience, duties become more varied and are performed under less direct supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties involving the inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and servicing of all processing area equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on machines (oiling, greasing, inspection, etc.).
• Performs minor machine diagnostics/performance tuning with supervision.
• Ability to complete and document with accuracy all required forms.
• Maintains continuity within department by documenting and/or communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Any other duties assigned by management.
• Comply with the strictest standards for Food Safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare, and report incidents of abuse, neglect, or breaches of standards to management.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have own tools and toolbox.
• Adjusts functional parts of equipment by using hand tools, measuring devices, levels, and straight edges.
• Ability to maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Proven mechanical/electrical aptitude as tested with Herbruck’s approved test through the training department.
• Able to work around moving machinery comfortably.
• Working in a farm environment with various conditions.
• Does not own or maintain routine contact with swine or birds.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Able to work weekends and maintain a flexible schedule. This includes regularly scheduled shifts. including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. (Being on Call).
• Ability to remain standing and/or walking for extended periods of time on concrete floors.
• Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and lift at least 50 lbs. continuously throughout the day.

Safety:

• Follow all company safety rules.
• PPE
• LOTO authorized as assigned.

Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive wages & PTO
• Free Wellness Clinic
• Premium Free Health care option
• 401(k) match