Farm Maintenance Associate

Belstra Group Farms LLC • De Motte, IN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Belstra Group Farms is a pig production organization with over 20 swine farm facilities located in Northwest Indiana. Belstra is in search of individuals to fill farm maintenance positions. The maintenance team is responsible for maintaining and repairing physical structures, buildings, and swine equipment such as automated feed systems, pens for animals, freshwater systems, etc. In addition, this team is responsible for moving building materials to designated areas. The maintenance member must work in compliance with all the company policies, local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills, in order to use a tablet for service software program
• Ability to work alone or as a team
• Team player
• Time management
• Committed to safety
• Adaptable to changes in schedule as directed
• Flexibility to work late hours when necessary to complete a job
• On-call rotational weekends
• High school degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3-years maintenance experience
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license, although transportation is provided from the maintenance headquarters to the worksite

Nice To Haves

• Technical training not required, but a plus

Responsibilities

• General plumbing, welding & fabrication, electrical, and carpentry skills
• Routine equipment maintenance
• Use common hand and power tools as well as precision electrical and electronic testing devices
• Follow company guidelines for company vehicle usage
• Keep accurate work records and turn in paperwork daily or as required
• Following the Belstra Group Farms Animal Welfare Policy, and proper PPE safety guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED