Plant Maintenance Specialist, Grading & Conveyance

Job Description

Job Description

Keep our lines moving—safely, efficiently, and precisely

Our processing operation depends on disciplined maintenance. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert who prevents problems before they start and solves them fast when they do.

• Ensure every shift starts strong with thorough post-operational inspections across graders, conveyors, washers, and dryers.
• Own preventive maintenance to maximize reliability and safety.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment—mechanical to electro-mechanical—on processing lines.
• Lead RCAs on downtime and implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) to prevent recurrence.
• Configure machinery with the right packaging materials and accurate date codes.
• Track parts usage, manage inventory levels, and keep detailed maintenance records.
• Apply welding and metalworking skills; support pipefitting as needed.
• Complete building and facility maintenance tasks.
• Follow all safety regulations and biosecurity procedures; escalate violations immediately.

• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting and metalworking strength.
• Proficiency in machine repair, machine tool operations, pipefitting, and welding.
• Familiarity with valves, fittings, bearings, motors, gearboxes, and related components.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics/blueprints.
• Professional communication—clear writing and speaking—across teams and management.
• Solid basic math skills.
• Comfort with Microsoft Word and Excel and using the web for job-related research; quick to learn new tools.
• Organization, prioritization, and problem-solving with sharp attention to detail.
• Independent contributor who thrives in a team, acting with urgency and responsibility.

• Understands, practices, and enforces safe work: fall protection; control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout); fire protection systems; electrical safety; forklift/hoist operation; welding/cutting; PPE; and employee “Right to Know.”

• Can safely perform extensive climbing, walking, lifting, bending, standing, carrying, and squatting.

You should be proficient in: Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment