What are the responsibilities and job description for the Location Maintenance Technician position at Beck's Hybrids?
The overall objective for this role is to maintain all construction as needed on all processing facilities and machinery.
As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:
As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:
- Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
- 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings
- Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts
- Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, Two-Hundred Dollar Merchandise Allowance, & Much More
- Perform daily maintenance duties as assigned by the Location Maintenance Lead.
- Comply with approved safety methods while completing maintenance duties.
- Ensure all energy sources (electrical, pneumatic, gravity, etc.) conform to proper lockout/tag out procedures.
- Exercise discretion in selecting the proper equipment for tasks above ground level such as ladders, lifts, harnesses and protection against falls.
- Remain aware of environmental hazards and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Report on parts needed, inventories and order as assigned.
- Respond to emergency maintenance needs for the processing facilities as they arise.
- Manage gas cylinders and calls for deliveries.
- Enter assets into preventative maintenance program.
- Manage inventory accurately.
- Sharpen drill bits.
- Enter daily logs of work completed.
- Assist by helping maintenance.
- Perform other related duties as may be required.
- Education and training:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.
- CDL or Chauffer’s license or equivalent may be required.
- Technical knowledge:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good attitude towards work.
- Working knowledge of tools and seed processing machinery.
- Ability to successfully complete Confined Space training.
- Must be able to complete Aerial Work Platform Safety course.
- Ability to successfully complete Beck’s Fork Lift training required.
- Ability to perform basic task on a computer including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Characteristics for success:
- Commitment to the mission of Beck’s Hybrids, specifically, to provide our customers with the best seed quality
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
- Ability to look at situations from several points of view
- Has a positive attitude
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Passion
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Commitment
- Ability to exercise judgment
- Travel and hours of work:
- Overnight travel may be required based on project needs at Beck’s regional locations and may vary in duration of time.
- Physical demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to pass respiratory medical clearance evaluation may be required.
- Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate may be required.
- Experience:
- Three (3) years in construction and maintenance in the seed industry.
- Past Inventory Management preferred
- In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.
