Manufacturing Maintenance Technician ~ 3pm-11:30pm ($25.56 - $28.33)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States. 

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

 

Job Description

This position supports operation by providing leadership to the packaging areas. Qualified candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as required

The tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, clean up, sweeping, vacuuming, painting, lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc.), power washing, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, dump rework, and operate a motorized fork lift and a variety of other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Special Requirements:

Ability to operate and understand packaging equipment and processes

Basic computer skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Desire to advance in Maintenance Department

Ability to operate forklift truck, scissors lift, and sky trac

Basic mechanical skills

Have positive attitude throughout the plant

Ability to weld carbon steel including equipment, piping, and structural steel

Ability to thread pipe and work with copper tubing

Willing to work overtime and emergency call-ins.

Primary Objectives

Completing PM’s on a daily and monthly time frame

Working with line operators/supervisors to keep lines running

Completing work orders in a timely matter

Ability to get along well with other people

Primary Duties

Keeping lines running for better efficiency

Work on work orders that are assigned

Cleaning the maintenance shop and parts cage area

Working Safely and following all SOP’s on lock out of equipment

Work on PM’s on the areas that are assigned

Able to assist others on job task

Identify needed mechanical improvements

Make necessary mechanical repairs when possible

Identify and work to eliminate unsafe conditions and or practices

Completion and accuracy of down time sheets/GMP log

Completion of daily PM’s

Ability to be on call on weekends

Requirements

Be active and participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams; learn and follow written rules and procedures; produce accurate documentation; maintain acceptable attendance; must be willing and able to learn various positions; and must fill in when needed in temporary/permanent vacancies. In addition the qualified candidates must have High School Diploma or equivalent; basic computer knowledge (data entry); general math comprehension; and previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent - REQUIRED & VERIFIED

Relevant Experience : Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Previous Carpentry, Millwright, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, Mechanical Repair valuable!

Equipment/Software Skills : Basic computer knowledge - data entry

Competencies: 

• Ability to get along well with other people

• Ability to operate and understand packaging equipment and processes

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Desire to advance in Maintenance Department

• Ability to operate forklift truck, scissor lift, and sky trac (training available)

• Mechanical skills

Additional Information

Salary Range: $25.56 - $28.33 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, more.

Physical Requirements:  This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights. Must be able to get respirator qualified.

This position is great for candidates that have Maintenance, Maintenance Tech, Sr. Maintenance Technician experience in the manufacturing industry.

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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