JOB SUMMARY:    To perform various maintenance duties that support the production floor and the entire facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform regular preventative and unscheduled/emergency maintenance on a variety of equipment associated with the production area.
• Perform maintenance of building and grounds as directed.
• Keep equipment parts inventory list; order replacement parts as necessary.
• Detect and notify Production Supervisor or Plant Manager of questionable conditions and/or equipment that is not working properly.
• Work with outside vendors as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Perform all duties in compliance with USDA or FDA, OSHA and state and local regulations and company policies and procedures; including safety guidelines and the use of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Must be 18 years of age or older.          
• Must possess (but is not limited to) the following:: machine repair, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and janitorial skills.
• Required to be familiar with and use the hand tools and power tools necessary to perform those skills.
• Have the ability to comprehend verbal instructions and read and interpret machine specs, instruction manuals and product labels.
• Be reliable and dependable; available to work Sunday through Thursday and occasionally Friday as directed by management.
• Have high level of job motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Stoop, kneel, bend at waist level, walk and stand repetitively throughout entire shift.
• Lift and move objects up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Exposed to strong odors, wet floors, fumes, noise and cold temperatures on a regular basis
• EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
• High School diploma or GED
• A two year degree or completion of program in mechanical or industrial maintenance a plus
• 5 + years manufacturing experience with strong skills in equipment repair and maintenance.