McMinnville Maintenance Technician

McMinnville Maintenance Technician

Location - Onsite
Thisis an onsite role that works at McMinnville Creamery in McMinnville, OR. The shift/hours are 6 am-4:30 pm, Sunday - Wednesday.
Employee Type - Hourly
Bonus - This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.
Safety Sensitive - Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to haveto think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are basedon the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned byfamily farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the verybeginning. Once pioneers of organicagriculture, we're now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We aredriven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stabilityby the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organicproducts.

Summary of Role
TheMaintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance of the facilitiesprocessing equipment, boilers, chiller refrigeration, HVAC, wastewatertreatment, building and grounds. Thisrole is also responsible for assisting the Maintenance Lead and Manager withprojects, troubleshooting issues, ensure preventative maintenance (PM)'s, workorders (WO), work request (WR) are documented correctly, completed and passedon for verification. This positionpromotes collaboration and teamwork within the Maintenance Department. This role is people and food safety sensitive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
-Perform maintenance on stainless equipment, including welding preferred.
-Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to complete PM's, WO's and WR's generated daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, by hours and 2-year timely and properly per the instructions.
-Monitor and assist with routine maintenance on various pumps and valves within the creamery.
-Assist with routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
-Perform electrical maintenance, as appropriate for ability under direction of Lead or Manager.
-Request for parts and supplies needed in written form vis email or through CMMS
-Perform general carpentry in compliance with building codes, FDA and USDA standards.
-Operation and manage wastewater Dissolved Air Filtration system to be in compliance within the wastewater discharge permit.
-Follow safety, quality assurance and other company policies and practices required as an employee of this company.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
-Assist the Maintenance Manager or Lead with selecting contract help for equipment, electrical and building repair, as needed.
-Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Two-year technical degree in maintenance trade or at least three years of experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance preferred.
-Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 60 lbs, occasional lift up to 80 lbs with assistance, and ability to push/pull objects up to 2500 lbs using material handling devices. Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds on an occasional basis.
-Ability to frequently bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout shift as needed.
-Ability to work in an environment that includes: confined spaces, chemicals, hot spaces, noisy spaces, and working at heights with the appropriate personal protective equipment.
-Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
-Experience with operating Powered Industrial Equipment: forklifts, scissor lift, boom lift and associated fall equipment.
-Knowledge of ladder logic computer controls preferred.
-Experience and knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance in a production/ manufacturing environment preferred.
-Basic computer skills required, with experience in Microsoft suite, data entry and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
-Ability to work holidays, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
-Understanding of Pasteurize Milk Ordinance & Good Manufacturing Practice's preferred.
-Experience with boiler, HVAC, refrigeration, process equipment, VFD's maintenance and repair preferred.
-Ability to organize, prioritize workload, and multitask.
-Knowledge of Pasteurize Milk Ordinance (PMO) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.
-Basic understanding of plumbing and electrical codes and regulatory standards preferred.
-Ability to work in a team environment and work independently.

Base hourly wage range: $24.68 per hour - $29.92 per hour
This position alsoreceives a $2.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 12am, a $3.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 12am and 6am or this position receives a$2.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. This hourly wage rangeis exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also includeincentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. Ifyou are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/orexperience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity andconsider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any finaloffer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role shouldexpect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage rangeis not typical.

Benefits
We believe when our peopleare strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive andholistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and theirfamily's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account