Job Summary: This job is responsible for maintaining consistent & efficient operation of maintenance in the warehouse and storge facilities in relation to refrigeration. Additional job requirements include but not limited to the following:
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
· Pre-shift Inspection of facility: Open doors, turn on lights, start-up & inspect equipment, etc.
· Preventative Maintenance: Fill out logs verifying that equipment is routinely inspected & serviced
· Fix equipment breakdowns mid-shift to limit or eliminate the downtime of the production line: Motors, belts, chains, rollers, solenoids, etc.
· Assist production management in identifying potential issues with equipment prior to failure.
· Assist, monitor and communicate with vendors making deliveries, pick-ups, or providing other scheduled services and route invoices or packing slips to the appropriate person or department
· Unlock and lock maintenance shop at the beginning & end of each day.
· Assist facility maintenance with tasks or projects
· Must be available for flexible hours, overtime and weekends
Education & Experience:
· High school Diploma
· Refrigeration Exp.
· Experience in the agriculture industry
Pre-Employment Requirements:
· None
Certificates & Licenses:
· Driver's License
Equipment/Technology Skills:
· Conveyance (Hytrol, etc)
· Single/3 Phase Motors
· Belt Threading
· Fabricating/Welding preferred
Physical Abilities:
· Ability to perform various activities that require consistent; sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling/pushing objects, climbing ladders, grasp & reach
· Ability to speak clearly & communicate with others in English and in Spanish
· Must have good vision
· Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs. from floor/ shoulder level
Mental/Other Skills & Abilities:
· Ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation
· Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time; ability to complete projects with resourcefulness; ability to use intuition and experience to complement existing data
· Ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary
· Ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others, excellent customer service skills and a good overall understanding of appropriate human relations
· Ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decisions
· Ability to identify and/or prevent problems; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature
· Ability to complete duties, on time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work
· Ability, in English and Spanish to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
· Some mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
· Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Workplace Environmental Conditions:
· Ability to tolerate potential harsh weather conditions for short periods of time
· Controlled environment (warehouse)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Fruit Packing Equipment Mechanic: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Bilingual - English & Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
