Maintenance Technician 1 1st shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                                Maintenance Technician 1 1^st shift                

Position Reports To:             Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status:                         Hourly

• This is a permanent, full-time position that is eligible for enrollment in company benefits after 60 days and 40 hours Vacation after 90 days.
• Non Seasonal Hours 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (January-May)
• Seasonal Hours 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (June-December) hours are subject to change during our harvest season.

OPC is family owned and headquartered in the beautiful Pacific Northwest of the United States. We started over 40 years ago as a small family farm and have been blessed to grow significantly with our farm fresh quality and the care we show our customers. We currently own, or control through long-term leases, over 140,000 irrigated acres. We also now have a network of processing plants throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan to bring the bounty of our farms to you.

The roots of our heritage offer us complete focus; from farming through the entire process. We are committed to innovation, quality and customer service. The OPC Family of companies is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices throughout our farming operation, giving us the ability to give our customers “Seed to Fork” varieties of quality potato products.

Position Purpose Summary: Maintenace Technicians are responsible for general maintenance and repairs within the facility. They must also be able to communicate and perform well with others.

Principal Job Responsibilities:

• Serve the needs of customers and all stakeholders
• Adhere to all Food Safety and GMP Policies
• Use/wear all personal protective equipment required by the company. 
• Perform greasing and lubrication on equipment and fill out the proper support documentation.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance duties and fill out the proper support documentation.
• Comply with company-required safety training to include but not limited to: GMP practices, lockout/tag out, proper lifting, and other safety training.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Perform basic mechanical, plumbing and electrical tasks.
   

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in basic mechanical plumbing and electrical skills
• Above average skills in attendance
• Other: must be able to work independently

Education and Experience:

• Degree or equivalent experience: High school diploma or equivalent
• Years of experience: 1

Physical Demands of the Position: 

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this position the employee must be able to work in multiple climates and work environments including, but not limited to:  dirt, heat, freezer, smoke/steam, noise, vibration, grease/oil, fumes, dust/shavings, and wet environments; variable temperatures of both heat and cold.