Summary/Objective

This position ensures the flow of product through the plant, assuring that equipment is functioning properly. Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on production, packaging, material handling and mechanical equipment, also trouble shoot and repairs all Electrical & Pneumatic controls as required. Work well in a TEAM environment. Ensure all work orders are done in a timely manner. Assist in all ongoing projects as needed. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Educate production operators regarding equipment operation as needed.
• Promotes and maintains a positive attitude and promotes continuity and teamwork within the maintenance department and across departments.
• Directs the maintenance of physical assets of the plant to ensure continued operation and attainment of line effectiveness, yields and costs.
• Supports the operations team in reviewing operating standards, line speeds, OEE, yields and identify improvement opportunities.
• Completes long-term predictive and preventive plans to improve equipment sustainability as assigned by maintenance supervisor, and attainment of line effectiveness, yields and competitive costs
• Supports the PM process
• Maintain and repair production, packaging and material handling equipment;
•    Perform Preventive Maintenance on a provided schedule
• Ensures compliance with all company, city, state, and federal regulations
• Participates in Continuous Improvement Processes
• Leads by example and re-enforces all Safety and Quality policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) to their maintenance team.
• Maintains regular, predictable attendance
• Participate in or lead pre shift meeting, shift huddle and pass down
•    Complete all work orders in a timely manner;
• Respond to production trouble calls. Repair equipment quickly and safely, test and return to production service;
• Operates single and tandem axle tractors pulling up to 53 ft. trailers, straight trucks, lift trucks, tankers, and pallet jacks.
• Performs required before, during, and after operation user maintenance and reports
• Maintains all required certifications required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs
• Reports any maintenance issues to Maintenance Supervisor to maintain safe operation and compliance to DOT regulations
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment
• Makes deliveries per Transportation Plan
• Completes and maintains paperwork neatly and accurately. Turns in paperwork upon return to home location. Paperwork includes but is not limited to: Driver Logs, trip reports, expense reports, Proof of Deliveries and pickup slips
• Keeps tractor and trailer registrations and inspections current
• Complies with all safety procedures
• Assists warehouse team member when directed
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The employee works in a humid and wet environment at times and could also be exposed to cold conditions in the coolers.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must occasionally lift or move items over 50 pounds. Requires lifting, moving, operating equipment, and physical exertion with fairly heavy materials/tools.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required at times. Vacation coverage as needed.

Required Education and Experience

1.    Requires the ability to use basic shop mathematics; handbook formulas; to interpret simple blueprints or drawings, use a wide variety of tools or precision measuring instruments; may setup, re-tool, operate a somewhat complex machine.

2.    Electrical and pneumatic trouble shoots and repairs.

3.    Inventory control.

4.    Strong Communication skills in English.

5.    Preventative and predictive Maintenance.

6.    Computer proficiency.

7.    Lock out-tag out and industrial safety.

8.    High school diploma or GED

9.    CDL class A license

10.  Tank endorsement

11.  3-6 months tractor trailer driving experience

Preferred Education and Experience

1.    Demonstrated technical aptitude and strong experience with fluid mechanics, refrigeration (ammonia systems), heat transfer process, building/plant construction and new equipment installation with sanitary design of USDA/3A sanitary design principles, OSHA, EPA and related regulations, industrial best practices engineering principles.

2.    Knowledge of PLC systems.

3.    Bilingual English/Spanish