Facilities/Utilities Maintenance (SugarCreek)

Sugar Creek Packing Co., founded in 1966, is a flourishing privately held, family owned food company. Its commitment to making the highest-quality, best-value products has allowed Sugar Creek to grow into one of the largest independent bacon processors servicing the global market.

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Perform routine maintenance and repairs as specified by maintenance work orders to keep plant facility and mechanical equipment operating efficiently and in a safe manner. Coordinate with Facilities/Utilities Maintenance Manager and Planner to establish maintenance schedules on various machines so as to minimize downtime on production.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete assigned maintenance work orders for all structural, electrical,and plumbing maintenance or repairs needed.
• Use various hand tools and other equipment to change air filters, assesswater leaks, clear floor drains, and address other similar issues.
• Check and ensure all rytec doors are operating correctly, usingtroubleshooting to fix if necessary.
• Perform different functions around the facility installing energy-efficientLEDs or split-systems for heating or cooling.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checkingblueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Monitor conditions around the facility and premises, constantly looking forany potential issues that could arise.
• Create and manage work orders, conducting necessary maintenance or repairsas needed.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures at all times and ensure all MaintenancePersonnel are following Lockout/Tagout procedures at all times.
• Inspect, operate or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machinemalfunctions.
• Repair machines, equipment or structures, using tools such as hammers,hoists, saws, drills, wrenches or equipment such as precision measuringinstruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
• Work on plumbing system (toilets, komodes, urinals) as necessary; replacepipes as necessary.
• Communicate Facilities Utilities Management about statuses of work ordercompletion and of any issues may have arisen.
• Attend monthly meetings to go over trainings and discuss other relatedissues.
• Meet with Facilities Management Team and Plant Management to coordinatelarger maintenance jobs to be completed during two-day shutdowns of the plant.
• Comply with federal, state, andcompany policies, procedures and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives andpolicies.
• Follow Sugar Creek Packing Co. safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other dutiesand tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Degree or equivalent (G.E.D.)
Experience: 2 years in construction, electrical, or mechanical field; vocational training preferred.
Certification or Licensure Requirements: None.

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Possess knowledgeof machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Able tocommunicate complex information effectively to other employees.
• Able totroubleshoot effectively to diagnose mechanical issues.
• Know how to usebasic computer programs like Microsoft Office.
• Able to strictlyfollow any and all safety procedures and policies in place.
• Able to use logicand reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches toproblems.
• Know how tooperate industrial-size equipment safely and efficiently.
• Possess adequatehand dexterity to manipulate or move objects.
• Able to work wellwith others in a team environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
No unusual physical requirements. Physical requirements are consistent with typical maintenance positions. Employees will at times have to lift items weighing upwards of 60 lbs. Most physical activity will consist of standing/walking during the day, working on various machines, and sitting at a desk only occasionally. The use of stairs/ladders is common in performing certain maintenance or retrieving certain tools or parts. Maintenance on some machines will require bending, stooping, or crawling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Most work is performed in an indoor, manufacturing facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery. Very little work is performed in a comfortable, indoor, office-like facility. Some departments are colder temperatures between 30° and 40° F. Safety wear is required in manufacturing areas, including hard hat, hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe boots, coats and other necessary equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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