Maintenance Laborer

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Pasco, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is primarily responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and inspection of all facility equipment and general facility maintenance. Additional responsibilities may be required that are highly skilled maintenance tasks e.g. electrical, fabrication, welding, cutting, blue print reading, carpentry, etc. Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. (ZHI) was founded in 1995 to establish a link between the United States and the Japanese livestock farmers who require top quality forage products for their livestock. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 25 years of strength and stability!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience.
None. (Experience Required)
Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Basic mathematical skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Ability to accept and follow directions.
Ability to apply common sense and logical thought process to interpret oral and written communications and recommend alternative solutions to mechanical problems.
Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
Arm/hand steadiness and multi-limb coordination.
Manual dexterity e.g., ability to grasp, manipulate and assemble small objects.
Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.

Nice To Haves

1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
Knowledge of or experience with hay press and cubing equipment is preferred but not required.
Mechanical Maintenance Certificate.

Responsibilities

Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
Perform daily walk-through of facility and equipment, plan and prioritize day based on facility needs and supervisor input.
Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance (per manufacturer's recommendations and company policies) to maximize equipment life and reduce downtime.
Troubleshoot reported or discovered equipment issues; repair or replace defective parts or requests assistance as needed.
Maintain needed inventory to complete routine tasks and maintenance.
Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
Perform general housekeeping and clean-up of all work areas.
Utilize understanding of industry standards and research information to ensure regulatory compliance.
Other duties as assigned; such as performing highly skilled maintenance where applicable (electrical, fabrication, welding, cutting, blue print reading, carpentry, etc.).