Maintenance - Valdosta, GA

Maintenance Technician - Valdosta, GA

ADM is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to support the efficient operation of our grain elevator facility. This role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring the smooth loading, unloading, transferring, and storage of grain. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance:
• Conduct scheduled maintenance inspections and lubrication tasks to ensure equipment reliability.
• Document Job Plan Inspections to satisfaction
• Operate hoists, hand tools, and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine checks on mechanical and process control systems to identify potential issues before failure.
• Corrective Maintenance:
• Troubleshoot, diagnose root cause, and resolve mechanical and electrical failures promptly.
• Repair, rebuild, and maintain mechanical drive systems to minimize downtime.
• Perform light fabrication work as needed to support facility operations.
• Safety & Compliance:
• Adhere to ADM's safety programs, policies, and procedures to maintain a zero-injury workplace.
• Execute Safe Work Permits (SWP) and demonstrate safe working practices at all times.
• Identify, report, and help mitigate near-miss incidents to promote a safety-first culture.
• Comply with all environmental regulations and facility standards.
• Operational Support:
• Assist in facility operations, including receipts, inventory management, shipments, and housekeeping.
• Operate power industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts, loaders) safely and effectively.
• Assist with facility inspections and ensure compliance with operational standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Safety Commitment:
• Uphold ADM's zero-injury culture by understanding and following all safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing safety training sessions and demonstrate a proactive approach to workplace safety.
• Flexibility & Availability:
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Shifts may extend beyond 12 hours depending on operational demands.
• Physical Demands:
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including:
• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting.
• Working in confined spaces and at heights.
• Bending, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders.
• Exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and dust.
• Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Wearing a respirator when required.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Previous experience in light industrial mechanical work and welding.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and one-line drawings.
• Teamwork & Initiative:
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibilities outside of the current job scope to support temporary or permanent role vacancies.
• Professionalism:
• Maintain a respectful and professional attitude at all times.
• Exhibit regular and punctual attendance.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members and management.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:110580BR