Job Summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic will ensure daily operations of equipment in a production setting, to include start up, operation, shut down, and sanitation of all related equipment according to Standard Operation Procedures.

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 2:00pm - 10:30pm.

Job Essentials:

• The Maintenance Mechanic will ensure on time start-up of equipment.
• Expedite all categories 3 & 4 (Food Quality/Food & Employee Safety) Work Orders and maintain High Risk Work Permits per SQF.
• Adherence to all plant GMP and sanitation policies. Compliance with all OSHA regulations as well as 100% plant safety policies.
• Working knowledge of WWTP operations and able to maintain and complete required environmental paperwork.
• Assist in designing, improving, and installing equipment and systems to improve plant quality, safety, and production needs.
• Responsible for the repair of all equipment breakdowns, preventative maintenance programs, and general repair.
• General maintenance including building repairs, plumbing, electrical work, boiler maintenance.
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance and general repairs to the anhydrous ammonia system.
• Must provide your own small hand tools.
• Must pass pulmonary function/respiratory test annually.
• Attend scheduled meetings and mandatory training as required.
• Perform Central Sanitizer, House Water, and Cheese Water chemical testing each shift.
• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
• Work overtime, as needed, which will require an obligation from you to fulfill.
• Carry out all additional duties assigned by a supervisor or foreman.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.