Seasonal Maintenance Lead- Empire Nights

Seasonal Maintenance Lead- Empire Harvest Nights Triple D Orchards is part of Shoreline Fruit LLC, the largest tart cherry producer in the US operating over 6000 acres of cherry orchards in Michigan, growing and producing over 50 million pounds of cherries annually.

Position:

Seasonal Maintenance Lead Night Shift:

7pm-7am Monday-Friday, some Saturdays This seasonal position would be

July- Mid August Salary & Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package! -Starting pay $25.00-34.00 per hour depending on experience and skills -Overtime pay for hours over 40 -$1.00 an hour night shift premium for any night hours worked

Position Summary:

The Seasonal Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for the supervision and implementation of all maintenance tech activity in order to optimize production during our harvest season and carry out safe and efficient planned maintenance routines. Leader offers training and problem solving with sound people skills in a servant leader manner. Your team is small, but very effective! This seasonal position would be from mid-June to mid-August.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Coordinates and performs routine and emergency maintenance (major and minor) of manufacturing and facilities machinery and equipment. Installation, assembly and testing of industrial machinery during plant modification and/or expansion. Inspects work for completeness and tools and equipment for accountability. Direct training of maintenance techs in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment. Review PM procedures, and regularly review and monitor maintenance personnel routines. Assist with developing new PM's for equipment and maintain and or update current program with any changes per the direction of management. Assist management in maintaining inventory of spare parts and equipment. Notify manager if parts are needed. Seek opportunities and suggest changes with the uses of equipment for production, quality and to increase efficiency of maintenance department. Ensures that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Directs, maintains and enforces the safety program for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians. Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive reliability improvement program which will ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable method. Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work. Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction. Operates and maintains equipment and tools for work performed. Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner. Adheres to all company policy and procedures paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures. Maintain and enforce standards of good manufacturing processes, lock out/tag out and good housekeeping. Attend maintenance meetings and other appropriate meetings to stay informed and/or disseminate information on plant related issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Motivate employees to achieve company goals. Delegates work orders and instructions to maintenance staff. Provides guidance and direction to the team, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Ensures safe work practices.

What you bring with you:

HS Diploma/GED required. Associate's degree or certification in a technical field preferred. 2-4 years of hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in a food manufacturing setting. Sound skill with standard mechanical and electrical component maintenance, repair practices and preventative maintenance. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Physical Requirements:

-18 Years of age or more. Regularly lift and/or move a minimum weight of 10 poundsand occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. -Ability to climb ladders and work in high, precarious places up to elevations of 50 feet. -Have the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small parts.

We are located at:

8310 W. Stormer Rd Empire, MI 49630 Shoreline is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we are all feel we belong.