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Kent Nutrition Group MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - (WEEKEND SHIFT) - MAINT001957-00001 in Sheldon, Iowa
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Ready to join a four-time US Best Managed Company Award-Winner?! Kent Nutrition Group (KNG), a member of the KENT Corporation family of companies, has an opening for a Maintenance Technician at the Sheldon, Iowa plant. This position will be directly responsible for maintaining and servicing all plant equipment and buildings. This is an hourly position with a complete benefits package (6AM-6PM Sat. and Sun.) and (8AM-6PM Other Scheduled Days).
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Monitor factors that may influence the quality and safety of the finished feed and ingredients
- Develop a maintenance plan timeline which includes all facility equipment, instructions and tasks to be performed
- Establish and conduct regularly scheduled inspections of all equipment items, in accordance to the maintenance plan, noting condition
- Ensure proper building and housekeeping maintenance for the safety of employees
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems in the plant
- Maintain accurate and complete records of work performed and manpower time distribution
- Be proactive in the mechanical/technical needs of equipment maintenance
- Maintain Equipment Data Sheet file on each item of plant equipment, labor and parts cost file as well as maintain and improve tag system on all spare parts
- Ensure adequate supply of food grade lubricants, equipment parts and tools in stock
- Organize and maintain operators manuals file and parts list for all equipment in the facility
- Practice and enforce good safety procedures in all work performed
- Follow and enforce plant policies, rules, and guidelines
- Oversee and ensure all tasks are completed and documented properly by the operators
- Communicate operation condition and efficiency of all equipment to Plant Manager
- Other tasks as assigned
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Qualifications:
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- Adequate formal training or past working experience as a millwright and/or welder
- Strong knowledge of feed mill operations
- Extensive working knowledge of shop, power and hand tools and maintenance equipment
- Ability to recognize and trouble shoot electrical problems throughout the facility
- Mechanically inclined
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Good communication, verbal, written and math skills
- Reliable, self-motivated require minimal supervision and strives for continuous improvement
- Work and cooperate with all fellow employees
- Ability to perform all work in compliance with OSHA standards and safety requirements
- Thorough understanding of cGMPs
- Knowledge of HACCP Feed and Food Safety Plan and FSMA
\ \ Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity