What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feed Mill Maintenance Technician position at Effingham Equity?
About The Equity
The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 500 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.
Location: Effingham
Reports to: Feed Mill Manager
Salary: $20-$28/hour
Benefits Overview:
- Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 9 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays
- 401k match up to 6%
- One week paid Parental Leave
- Referral Program
- Company Incentive Program
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Paid Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have a good driving record
- Ability to troubleshoot advanced mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues
- Background in mill production or agriculture is preferred
- Must possess excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management
- Has a self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills
Key Responsibilities:
1. Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures
2. Follow all Safe Feed/Safe Food guidelines
3. Responsible for Quality Standards and GMP’s of all feed manufactured
4. Maintain and repair Effingham Feed Mill
5. Facilitate & manage repair projects requiring additional Equity and/or external maintenance support
6. Acquire and maintain knowledge and understanding of the computer-controlled processes
7. Demonstrate an ability and commitment to development and execution of a preventive maintenance program
8. Attend training as directed by Feed Dept. & Safety Director
Travel: The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Effingham Equity trade area.
Work Environment: While performing daily duties the employee will be working near moving mechanical equipment, in outside weather conditions, and may have exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Occasionally works in high precarious places. Peak seasonal periods require extended hours. Must be available for emergency breakdowns (nights, weekends, and holidays).
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate.
Salary : $20 - $28
