Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Location - Onsite
Thisis an onsite role that works at the Cashton Office Building in Cashton, WI. The shift/hours are 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing general maintenance repairs, inspection, landscape, snow removal, and up-keep work for Organic Valley locations as assigned. This is a safety sensitive role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
oInspect, troubleshoot, and repair areas as assigned by supervisor
oLandscape management, including weeding, mowing, and maintenance projects
oWater trees and landscape/garden areas
oEvaluate maintenance, servicing and repair needs, and establish repair priorities
oPerform routine maintenance checks as scheduled
oDetermine necessary parts needed to complete repairs
oResearch equipment parts and materials to secure best source, price and quality
oInterior painting, as needed
oOrder parts approved by facilities leadership
oRemove snow and ice using shovel or machinery
oKeep track of parts, tools and equipment inventory
oPerform staff moves
oAssist with cubicle change outs and renovations
oAssist with room setups

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
oSecure quotes and bids as needed
oOther duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
oTwo years of commercial maintenance experience preferred
oBasic record-keeping and shop math skills
oBasic understanding of good manufacturing practices preferred
oThe ability to establish work priorities and develop work schedules
oThe ability to frequently pull, push, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance
oThe ability to bend at the waist, kneel, reach overhead and above the shoulders in order to perform repairs
oThe ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends for snow removal
oThe ability to operate a skid steer is preferred
oMust obtain and maintain forklift operator certificate
oMust possess a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles
oMust be familiar with common safety procedures
oBasic computer skills a must

Base hourly wage range: $21.37 - $25.91/hour
The typical hourly wage for a new hire with little or no experience is $21.37. 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 onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
• On-site all-organic cafeterias