The Maintenance Supervisor must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, STICK). Supervisors must be able to work either as a team or individually. Must comply with all company safety rules, lockout tagout (LOTO) and Good Manufacturing Practices
Key Responsibilities
Lead up to 10 team members to perform daily tasks and paperwork
Organize and implement mechanical and engineering projects
Ensure all assigned daily PM's and paperwork are completed
Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order
Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed)
Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safety Practices
Setup machinery, visually inspect, test machinery and tear down machinery
Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problems or repair machine
Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery
Repairs and maintains the physical structures of the establishment
NOTE : this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
1 year minimum in a supervisor position
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 5+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 5 years direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment
Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors
Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT)
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals
Read, write, and orally communicate in English and ability to work with no or little supervision
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in fast paced industrial setting
Leadership training
Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or school
Slaughter meat industry experience preferred
Bi-lingual (speaking, reading, and writing). Fluency in Spanish, Karenni, French, & Creole is highly preferred.
3-5 years in a supervisory role
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Plumbing
Welding
Industrial electrical
Mechanical systems
Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
Physical Demands
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices
Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
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Summary
America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.
What we offer:
Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!
