MAINTENANCE LEAD

Job description

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Lead for our School egg processing plant in Neosho, MO. The position is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and repair of processing equipment and facilities. The position is a hands-on working position that also supervises maintenance techs and conducts maintenance planning duties for the assigned facility.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain preventative maintenance program for all machines, boilers, compressors, etc. related to processing
• Maintain Processing chemicals’ inventory
• Assign tasks to maintenance technicians and provide overall guidance
• Maintain records for various forms of inventory, preventative maintenance, fire protection equipment, PPE, etc.
• Ensure the maintenance team follows the preventative maintenance program and record keeping
• Maintain spare parts inventory
• Maintain the monthly maintenance budget
• Be available/reachable for emergencies 24/7
• Maintain building maintenance throughout the year
• Participate in management meetings
• Create/maintain the schedule for maintenance technicians
• Facilitate meetings with outside contractors when needed
• Adhere to all company Good Manufacturing Procedures, Safe Quality Foods and Safety Policies

Physical Requirements of a Maintenance Lead:

• Fast paced work environment
• Lift fifty or more pounds on a regular basis
• Bend, lift, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb

Requirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)

• Demonstrates the ability to lead others well
• Must demonstrate attention to details
• Must be able to work at a fast-pace, stand, walk, and complete repetitive tasks extended time periods
• Must be available to be scheduled for work 7 days a week including holidays
• Must be available 24/7 (able to be reached/on call) if not able to do this for a period of time this must be communicated with your processing manager
• Proven knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, plumbing, boiler, cooling units and HVAC, troubleshooting electrical, reading schematics, and wiring diagrams in manufacturing setting
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Available for occasional travel upon request
• Demonstrates ability to schedule others effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial machinery maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• PLC (Programmable logic controller) experience

About Opal Foods: Opal Foods formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.

Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a matching 401K plan.

Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies requiring employees to have no contact with any bird species of any kind, other than the laying hens owned by the company, including but not limited to domestic ducks, geese, wild birds, chickens, and pet birds of any kind?

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person