Maintenance Tech

Build a future with 100% covered health insurance. Mid America Pet Food is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Maintenance Tech to join our team. If you have a mechanical mind and a strong work ethic, we'll reward you with the industry's best perks: fully paid family medical/dental/vision plans , 401k matching, and 2 weeks of PTO after 90 days. Plus, we'll make sure your dog or cat is fed with a free bag of food every month! Ready to join the pack? The Maintenance Tech is responsible for maintaining a clean, professional and safe working environment at all times. Team members in this position perform routine and non-routine maintenance work procedures that are established by the Maintenance Manager. This position is multi-faceted and requires an understanding of company policies, procedures and values.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain a clean, professional and safe working environment Perform and adhere to an in-depth Preventative Maintenance Program Work with Operations on projects Must understand and participate in LOTO program Must be able to work flexible hours, including a rotating shift between nights and days Accurately measure multiple ingredient bins Load, unload and transfer milo from grain silos and truck to truck Unload fat tankers Assist in Packaging if needed Rebuild and repair multiple types of equipment Inspect and monitor bearing systems Help to foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times Maintain a team environment at all times Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required Basic troubleshooting skills and mechanical experience preferred Electrical experience preferred Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to change

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments. This position operates in multiple work environments including a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this position, the team member will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels, internal and external temperature/weather conditions, and will be exposed to chemicals. Other requirements may include but are not limited to: Lifting weights up to sixty (60) pounds Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders Opening and closing flow valves Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour Walking up to two (2) or more miles a day Pushing brooms, shovels, etc. Working at heights, in confined spaces and at temperatures from 0 to 100 plus degrees Fahrenheit Standing for extended periods of time Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Using hand and power tools