WHAT'S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE!
As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We are a family-oriented company and provide opportunities to grow professionally and personally.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Electrician is a valued member of our Construction and Trades (C&T) department, which is responsible for the skilled maintenance, electrical and construction work within our facilities. As the Electrician, you will perform the typical duties of an electrician in our food processing plants. You will also grow your knowledge and skills by working with the Electrical team to develop and improve our electrical procedures, goals, improvement opportunities, measures, and training.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform preventative and predictive electrical maintenance
Work on, trouble shoot, repair, and install up to 480V AC circuits
Install conduit, electrical panels, and related equipment
Perform minor electrical system repairs, installations, and modifications
Troubleshoot and repair electric motor and motor controls
Assist maintenance mechanics and quality control in trouble shooting, repairs and maintenance of metal detectors and related equipment
Perform multimeter test for voltage, current, and resistance
Conduct job duties in an environmentally responsible manner
Repair and/or replace wiring equipment & fixtures
Perform tasks from ladder, scaffolds, scissor lifts, man baskets, articulating lifts, etc.
Perform any other duties as assigned
JOB EXPERIENCE :
At least 5 years of experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Willing to set and achieve challenging goals
Demonstrate persistence and ability to overcomes obstacles
Observe safety and security procedures
Report potentially unsafe conditions
Use equipment and materials properly
Able to read and apply safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Able to write routine reports and correspondence
Able to speak effectively in front of others
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Basic computer skills, i.e. email, simple spreadsheets
Able to work effectively within a team
Fluent in English
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
Stand and sit for periods of time
Walk
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Talk and hear
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Taste and smell
Lift or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV's, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
