Maintenance Associate

Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees. If this sounds like you, apply today and join the team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative's Core Values
  • Provide Superior Customer Service
  • Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Being a Good Partner
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and ensure the safety of oneself, coworkers, and customers.
• Complete paperwork and documentation
• Maintain equipment and facilities in a neat, clean, safe and secure manner
• Operate machinery such as forklifts, skid steers and loaders in a safe and efficient manner
• Complete and document preventative maintenance duties such as greasing and inspections
• Respond to after-hours calls for maintenance and repairs
• Other duties as assigned by management

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Hourly
  • Non-Exempt - Exempt; Full Time Status
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation Time
• 401k with Company Match after 6 months
• Farm Bureau Membership
• Profit Sharing

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Willingness to work various weather elements including cold, heat, wind, rain, etc
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Respectable mechanical skills
• Ability to work safely on elevated platforms and manlifts
• High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver License, with acceptable driving record
• Previous experience in feed and manufacturing
• Ability to use basic computer programs and email

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Frequently required to lift heavy objects no more than 50 pounds
• Frequently required to climb
• Occasionally required to crawl, stoop, kneel, or balance

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Exposed to dusty, dirty, and wet environments
• Various weather conditions including cold, heat, wind, rain, etc.

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DISCLAIMER

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Heritage Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.


WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.