MI - Maintenance II

Herbruck Poultry Ranch•Saranac, MI

7d•$0 - $24

About The Position

Maintenance II is the entry-level class in the Processing Maintenance series. Under close supervision at first, the incumbent performs routine duties while learning processing policies and procedures and becoming familiar with processing systems and practices. As experience grows, work becomes more varied and is performed with less direct supervision. The role supports processing-area equipment maintenance and repair in a farm environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have own tools and toolbox.
Adjust functional parts of equipment using hand tools, measuring devices, levels, and straight edges.
Able to maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.
Demonstrated mechanical/electrical aptitude, as tested through Herbruck’s approved test administered by the training department.
Able to work comfortably around moving machinery.
Able to work in a farm environment with various conditions.
Must not own or maintain routine contact with swine or birds.
Able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Able to work weekends and maintain a flexible schedule, including regularly scheduled shifts on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and be on call.
Able to stand and/or walk for extended periods on concrete floors.
Able to stoop, bend, climb, and lift at least 50 pounds continuously throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and service processing-area equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on machines, including oiling, greasing, and inspection.
Perform minor machine diagnostics and performance tuning under supervision.
Complete and accurately document all required forms.
Maintain departmental continuity by documenting or communicating actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Follow food safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare standards, and report incidents of abuse, neglect, or breaches of standards to management.
Follow company safety rules and use PPE; be authorized for LOTO as assigned.