Salary
$26 - $32
$26 - $32
Salary Type
Hourly
Hourly
Industries
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Job Function
Other
Other
Employment Type
Full-Time
Full-Time
Experience Level
2-3 Years
2-3 Years
Job Description
Position Overview:
Responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of machinery and fixtures of the plant. Maintenance will be done in both a preventative and repair format. Persons in this position will perform their duties in compliance with company rules including but not limited to rules regarding; Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined Space, Chemical Handling, Tool Usage, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Minor paint projects to facility and production areas
- General facility repairs to restrooms, break areas, offices and warehouse.
- Monthly inventory of Hazmat and paint supplies
- Perform and record preventative maintenance. This is done on Daily, Weekly & Monthly schedules: facility inspection form
- Complete paperwork as necessary and in a timely manner
- Monitor wastewater activity – Balance chemicals used to obtain desired PH balance
- Electrical repairs to auxiliary equipment, plugs, motors, wall outlets
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair facility systems, Wastewater treatment, Reyco, Lyco and compressed air systems
- Research and submit parts request to management
- Facility readings include – wastewater – compressed air system – chemical pumps - hot water system
- Use of lift-trucks when necessary
- Interact with plant personnel and customer staff as necessary
- Respond to questions and concerns of machine operators
- Ensure work is done within company policy regarding food safety
- Compliance with Calavo's ' Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs]
- Reporting any unauthorized persons in or about the facility as well as incidents of employee tampering to management
- Understanding basic concepts of food borne illness
- Comply with all food labeling requirements as determined by specific job within company
- Ensure maintenance procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed
Job Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma required
- Previous experience (2 years) in equipment repair or maintenance related field is preferred
- Trade school or certifications preferred
- Tools and Shop Equipment – Basic understanding of Shop tools and the proper use. Basic understanding of hand tools and the proper use
- Fabrication – general understanding, knowledge and hands on experience
- Electrical wiring – Basic understanding of schematics, wiring configurations and electrical safety
- Supply ordering and Parts requisition – ability to read technical manual; research parts and comply with ordering process
- Oral Communication - Speaks and understands so as to follow directions and get clarification; Responds well to questions
- Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Supports organization's goals and values
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to talk or hear
- Frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Required to reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Must wear personal protective equipment (hair net, cutting gloves, work sleeves, smock, and non-slip water resistant footwear)
- Work in cold and wet working environment (approx. 34 degrees) –warm clothing is advised (heavy socks, pants, jacket, head covering, etc.)
- Physical hazards of working in and about moving machinery
- Must be cognizant of body and limbs so as to not be too close to machinery