GROUNDSKEEPER/UTILITY MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Technician School PulletsOpal Foods is accepting applications for the position of Groundskeeper/Utility Maintenance Technician for our Coulter Pullets Farm in Coulter, IA. This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on machinery while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations including safety, bio-security and animal welfare requirements. This position will work in the pullet houses and must be able to work in a live animal/farm environment. This position will also assist the Pullet Manager with other projects and duties as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

Keep equipment running and operating safely and efficiently by maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic systems, and conveyor systemsPerform preventive and urgent maintenance of production machinery and equipmentDiagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustmentsTake a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down timeUse a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform dutiesUse front end loader to move litterDetect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervisionComply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areasUpkeep of grounds-weed eating, mowing, trash, spraying weedsMaintaining truck disinfection stations or hand pumpsMaintaining roads Keep feed pads clear of feedPreventive maintenance on all outside equipment-feed bins, incline belts, cool cells,Staying on top of bird controlStaying on top of outside bait stationsStaying on top of snow boards repairs-Coulter and Iowa FallsKeeping track of visitors and supply deliveries Physical Requirements of a

Maintenance Technician:

Fast paced work environmentLift fifty or more pounds on a regular basisBend, lift, pull, push, stoop, bend and climbWork in a general farm environment around live animals; must be able to tolerate a dusty environment

Requirements:

(knowledge, experience, skills, education)Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsPrevious experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipmentFront end loader/Forklift certificationOrganized and detail orientedWilling to work off schedule shifts and/or nights when necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of experience in maintenance related rolesAbility to communicate in

English and SpanishAbout Opal Foods:

Opal Foods was 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, Minnesota, 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 PTO, holiday pay, options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, dependent life, and disability insurance that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a 401K plan with employer match.

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.