Maintenance Lead

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Starting at $29/hr, Tuesday-Saturday, 1:30pm-10pm ($1,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!)

The Maintenance III position is responsible for providing technical direction to the maintenance team and works to improve productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays in a timely manner and without risk of product contamination.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and schedules maintenance activities, including reviewing and updating MP-2 documentation, tracking equipment maintenance, the availability and procurement of parts and equipment, and scheduling staff
• Perform preventative & predictive maintenance on process systems to include; mill, production, packaging, utility, and other facility equipment
• Reports on maintenance activities, training and orientation of employees, and identify and implement cost saving ideas as necessary
• Leads site maintenance, including all buildings, grounds, and equipment
• Partners with Maintenance Manager to complete aspects of human resource management including performance management, training, and coaching within company policy and regulatory compliance.
• Helps to promote an environment that fosters team work and safe work practices. Promotes efficient initiatives through participation, training, and staff engagement in continuous work improvement activities
• Performs Emergency Evacuation procedures, including documentation requirements
• Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of: safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation
• Other duties, as assigned
  
  

Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from and accredited institution and one of the following:
• Two-year associates degree or higher in technical field (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, electro-mechanical, controls and automation, etc.) or equivalent
• Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
• 3 years hands-on experience in a mechanic, maintenance, electrical, electro-mechanical, controls and automation, or related role, or equivalent education
• Demonstrated proficiency with all requirements of the Maintenance A Mechanic position
• Must maintain a current Minnesota State Boiler license and completed respirator certification
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 3 years leadership experience
• Previous maintenance experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Previous experience reading blueprints and schematics
• Previous experience with MIG, TIG, and stick welding
• Previous experience with power transmission components; belt drives, chain drives, bearings, motors & gears
• Previous experience with drill presses, lathes, Bridgeport-type mills
• Experience with operation and maintenance of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lifts
  
  

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 3 hours per shift and anything over 50 pounds requires team assistance or mechanical lifting devices
• Must be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to work in confined spaces for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, feel and perform fine manipulation for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours per shift
• Must be able to wear a respirator as needed
• Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word
• Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually