Feedmill Maintenance - Medford Feedmill - Medford, MN - Jennie-O

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Walcott Township, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating, maintaining, and repairing feed mill equipment. The role utilizes preventive and emergency procedures to ensure the timely manufacturing of feed for turkeys. Additionally, the position involves assisting other employees with safety, customer service, quality control, productivity, and cost control by participating in feed mill management and operating decisions and problem-solving.

Requirements

Must meet biosecurity requirements; cannot own, handle, or care for pet birds, chickens, domestic poultry, or hogs.
3–5 years of maintenance experience.
Mechanical knowledge and problem‑solving abilities.
Welding/fabricating skills.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Ability to twist, turn, bend, reach, and grasp.
Ability to work in dusty environments and lift 75 pounds.
Must be able to work at extreme heights and in small spaces.
Possess the appropriate boiler operating license.
Excellent attendance.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

Responsibilities

Maintain and continually update preventive maintenance programs for all equipment within the department.
Document maintenance programs.
Document maintenance performed.
Maintain inventory of equipment and the listing of physical characteristics such as type, serial number, shaft sizes speeds, etc.
Carry out Maintenance plan, including daily inspection of all equipment, regular weekly greasing and oiling.
Report all large jobs to plan for in-house schedule.
Report parts needed to complete repairs.
Help plan for manpower needed for large maintenance and equipment modification projects.
Maintain and trouble shoot electrical system.
Maintain and update program to stock and re-stock necessary replacement parts to minimize equipment downtime.
Maintain the maintenance shop.
Train co-workers in equipment maintenance and equipment repair.
Be knowledgeable in all equipment operating functions within the feed mill.
Perform all housekeeping duties required to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Perform monthly quality control tests and make appropriate adjustments of equipment.
Oversee operation of the Steam Generator (Boiler), including completing daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance duties as outlined by the manufacturer.
Ensure soft water at all times.
Maintain and ensure proper operation of the hot water heating system.
Complete all company assigned safety training on time.