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Opal Foods
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
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What they do
A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$46,010 / year median in Missouri
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Do you enjoy fixing things and working with your hands? Opal Foods is hiring a Farm Maintenance Technician for our Hathaway Farm in Neosho, MO. In this job you would maintain all equipment in the laying hen houses. Successful candidates must be able to work in a farm/live animal (dusty) environment. We take pride in maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations including safety, bio-security and animal welfare requirements. Pay determined based on relevant experience.
Perform preventive and urgent maintenance on 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 dutiesDetect and report faulty operations, defective material and any unusual situations to the proper supervisorComply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areasAssist the Production Team with other projects and duties as neededPhysical Requirements of a
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.
About Opal Foods:
Opal Foods formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Opal Foods provides nutritious, high-quality eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.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 systems.Perform preventive and urgent maintenance on 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 dutiesDetect and report faulty operations, defective material and any unusual situations to the proper supervisorComply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areasAssist the Production Team with other projects and duties as neededPhysical 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 animalsRequirements:
(knowledge, experience, skills, education)Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsPrevious experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipmentOrganized and detail orientedAble and willing to work off schedule shifts and/or nights when necessaryPreferred Qualifications:
3 years of experience in maintenance related rolesBenefits:
Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes PTO, holiday pay, 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.