Pecatonica, IL

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Pecatonica

Job Type:

Production Maintenance

Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Description:

Bay Valley Foods of Pecatonica, IL has an outstanding opportunity for a 2nd Shift (4pm-12am) Maintenance Technician. Starting pay is $27.83/hour with a great benefits package including pension.

Job Duties:

• Work in partnership with the Maintenance Manager to perform basic maintenance and repairs on conveyors, packaging equipment, production equipment, electrical controls systems and other related plant systems
• Provide routine inspections and monitoring of all production equipment and dryer systems.
• Perform troubleshooting on equipment and facilities as needed to determine the root cause of problem and perform proper repair
• Complete all work safely and follows all company policies and procedures regarding safety completion of work
• Complete building and facility maintenance as needed
• Support and follow standards for food safety and food quality production reflected in SQF as well as the regulations of major vendors and governmental agencies such as OSHA, FDA and EPA
• Record and document according to procedures, assuring that all equipment documentation is up to date and accurate
• Perform data entry into Computer Maintenance Management System
• Prepare scheduled and unscheduled work orders to support production requirements
• Work in SAP to maintain daily work lists
• Remain current in training expectations
• Perform mechanic skills including (but not limited to) mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting, repair of packing and production machines.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments if needed.
• Use a variety of hand held power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performance of duties. Install new electrical and electronic equipment (electrical wiring according to the National Electrical Code)
• Follow plant-wide forklift safety guidelines, including traffic signs, speed limits, and operational guidelines.
• Follow appropriate lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report any potentially unsafe practices/conditions to the Lead or Supervisor

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the required job duties in an efficient manner.
• Must have the ability to operate or learn to operate automated machinery relevant to the job.
• Must have the ability to operate or learn to operate a computer and software relevant to the job.
• Must have the ability to write legibly and read/comprehend sufficiently to complete necessary paperwork.
• Must be able to interface and communicate effectively with others in order
  to perform the duties required of the job.
• Must have the physical strength and stamina, including climbing stairs, to effectively perform all assigned duties for the duration of a complete 8-12-hour shift.
• Must be dependable and have the ability to perform duties and multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Must have High School diploma or GED
• Must be able to identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) in area of responsibility and maintain all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL EFFORT : Constant standing and walking. Lifting of boxes and product weighing up to 50 lbs. Fast paced environment. Continuous bending, lifting and stooping. Some overhead stacking of boxes is required.

ENVIRONMENT: Moderate heat in summer and cool in winter. Low to moderate creamer dust. Continuous noise level over 85 decibels, requiring ear protection. Safety glasses required.

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