Maintenance Technician 2nd shift; 3rd shift

This position is based at our Severn Peanut Company location in Elizabethtown, NC.

The Company

Severn Peanut along with Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the US. We are also a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail and commercial markets. You can find our product in most grocery stores and major league baseball stadiums. We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and are also a leading private label manufacturer.

Purpose

The maintenance technician of Hampton Farms is involved in the maintenance of the facility and equipment of the Industrial Plant. The general maintenance laborer is a critical position in Hampton Farms food quality and safety systems. Being a producer of peanuts and peanut products, the maintenance manager is aware of risks involved with regard to keeping the all areas of the facility including equipment in good working order by using preventive maintenance techniques, daily checklists, and proper repair procedures. The general maintenance laborer is trained in various SOP’s pertaining to the job and equipment required.

Essential Duties and Description

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a working telephone
• Complete assigned daily tasks using a daily checklist and/or schedule.
• Understand each piece of equipment, learn how it works and disassemble each piece as needed per the SOP’s.
• Assist Lead Maintenance Person in training new maintenance employees.
• Document all tasks completed using the Preventive Maintenance Program and Work Order System
• Clean, sanitize, and do a part and tool reconciliation after work has been completed.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Use Lockout / Tag out procedures when repairing equipment.
• Communicate with maintenance on issues related to the facility such as daily maintenance concerns, and facility or grounds maintenance.
• Help fellow employees in other areas when needed
• Any other work assigned by the lead maintenance person or manager.

Skills and Competencies

• GMP Training (New hire and Annual)
• SOP’s for Receiving Program, Shipping Program, and Storage Program (Packaging Supplies, , Inventory Control, Stock Rotation, Raw Materials and Finished Product)
• SSOP for warehouse facility and forklifts
• Able to earn & maintain a valid forklift license from Hampton Farms for the designated work area
• Able to earn & maintain the right to operate the floor scrubber and be able to maintain it
• Knowledge of the forklift Inspection Form
• Knowledge of Logistics/Transportation/Shipping
• Above average computer skills
• Basic math skills & Above average communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Electricity or a related field required
• Experience with food manufacturing Principles and implementation.
• 1-3 years’ production manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to clearly present recommendations/ideas and to summarize issues.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential material.
• Must be efficient in utilizing Electrical skills & performances

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Electrical certifications are a PLUS

Work Environment

• Combination of manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.

Job Physical Demands

• Climbing :ladders, stairs, etc. –using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time & continuous Standing
• Lifting: Intermediate lifting up to 55 lbs for up to half your shift (up to 4 hours)
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears
• Depth Perception: Three dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances
• Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K Matching
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave

Application Process

• This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer