DescriptionFeedmill Maintenance
Full Time Hourly
1st shift Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm
At Hormel Foods base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $21.38 $29.93 per hour and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including but not limited to jobrelated knowledge skill set level of experience and geographic market location.
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States a lawful permanent resident or have authorization to work in the United States
- Applicants must not now or any time in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.
A. Purpose of Position:
Safely and efficiently operate maintain and repair feed mill equipment utilizing preventive and emergency procedures to ensure the timely manufacturing of feedfor turkeys. Also help other employees with safety customer service quality control productivity and cost control by providing involvement in feed mill management and operating decisions/problem solving.
B. Working Conditions:
Working environment includes both outside and indoor activities. Exposure to all weather conditions is possible. Position requires the ability to work from extreme heights. Physical effort required for working with various machines and equipment. Must have ability to work within a dusty environment and lift 50 pounds.
C. Principal Accountabilities:
- Maintain and continually update preventive maintenance programs for all equipment within the department.
- Document maintenance programs
- Document maintenance performed
- Be able to read write and communicate in the English Language
- Maintain inventory of equipment and the listing of physical characteristics such as type serial number shaft sizes speeds etc.
- Carry out Maintenance plan
- Daily inspection of all equipment
- Regular weekly greasing and oiling.
- Report all large jobs to plan for in house schedule.
- Report parts needed to complete repairs.
- Help plan for manpower needed for large maintenance and equipment modification projects.
- Maintain and trouble electrical system
- Maintain and update program to stock and restock necessary replacement parts to minimize equipment downtime.
- Maintain the maintenance shop
- Train coworkers in equipment maintenance and equipment repair
- Be knowledgeable in all equipment operating functions within the Feed Mill.
- Perform all housekeeping duties required to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Oversee operation of the Steam Generator (Boiler).
- Complete daily weekly and monthly preventive maintenance duties as outlined by the manufacture.
- Ensure soft water at all times.
- Maintain and ensure proper operation of the Hot water heating system.
- Perform monthly quality control tests and make appropriate adjustments of equipment.
- Possess the appropriate boiler operating license.
What you will receive:
- Competitive pay with pay increases
- You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
- Extraordinary benefit package including medical dental vision prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
- Life & disability insurance PTO paid holidays 401K pension stock purchase plan.
- Continuing education and FREE twoyear community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
- Advancement opportunities
- Employment with a solid employer People stay here for the great employee experience and the longterm opportunities available.
JennieO Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
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