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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN at OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC – Neosho, Missouri

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC
Neosho, Missouri, 64850, United States
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Salary:$18.00 - $18.00/hr

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Job description

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Farm/Production Maintenance Technician for our Timberview Farm in Neosho, MO. 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 comfortable working in a farm/live animal environment. This position will also assist the Production 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 systems.
  • Perform preventive and urgent maintenance of production machinery and equipment
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
  • Take a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down time
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform duties
  • Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

    • Physical Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:

  • Fast paced work environment
  • Lift fifty or more pounds on a regular basis
  • Bend, lift, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb
  • Work in a general farm environment around live animals

    • Requirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)

  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Previous experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipment
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Willing to work off schedule shifts and/or nights when necessary

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience in maintenance related roles

    • About Opal Foods: Opal Foods 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, 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 that includes PTO, holiday pay, options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, dependent life, and disability insurance. Opal Foods 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.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $18.00 per hour

    Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

    • Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

    • Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing and able to comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies requiring employees to have no contact with any bird species of any kind, other than the laying hens owned by the company, including but not limited to domestic ducks, geese, wild birds, chickens, and pet birds of any kind?

    • Experience:

  • maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

    • Work Location: In person

    Job Location

    Neosho, Missouri, 64850, United States

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