Cobb - Maintenance Generalist MG05

Cobb-Vantress•Monticello, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist is responsible for maintaining and repairing on-farm infrastructure at the Strawberry Hill facility in Monticello, Kentucky. The role includes preventive maintenance and repair work on farm vehicles and poultry houses, electrical installation and repair, and maintenance of equipment and control instruments. The position reports to the Sr Supv. Other duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change based on production needs. This role operates in a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees may not wear jewelry onsite except medical ID jewelry and covered body piercings, and must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, including holidays, with rotating weekend and on-call duties. The listed hours are 5:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. Work takes place in varied conditions, including wet, slippery, hot, dry, dusty, icy, snowy, and cold environments. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles, safety glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, rubber boots, and, as applicable, a fall-protection harness, ear plugs, and NIOSH-approved N95 respirators. Employees are expected to follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements, and to identify, address, and mitigate safety risks. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Good communication skills to convey opinions and concerns accurately.
Use safe lifting techniques; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Tools such as pallet jacks may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 2,000 pounds.
Ability to proficiently operate a trailer, tractor, skid steer, and Hyster.

Responsibilities

Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on farm vehicles and poultry houses.
Connect electrical wiring and cables; install lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, wall boxes, and terminal boards.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair or replace defective parts; report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Follow lockout/tagout guidelines and procedures when required.
Perform weekly generator test runs.
Operate farm vehicles and equipment, including a trailer, tractor, skid steer, and Hyster, and drive within the farm complex.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.