3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

HP Hood•Vernon, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic will ensure daily operations of equipment in a production setting, to include start up, operation, shut down, and sanitation of all related equipment according to Standard Operation Procedures. HP Hood is a food and beverage manufacturer with a portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products. The company culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration, fostering strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety, and wellness.

Requirements

Must provide your own small hand tools.
Must pass pulmonary function/respiratory test annually.
Attend scheduled meetings and mandatory training as required.
Work overtime, as needed.
Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.
Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of WWTP operations and able to maintain and complete required environmental paperwork.

Responsibilities

Ensure on time start-up of equipment.
Expedite all categories 3 & 4 (Food Quality/Food & Employee Safety) Work Orders and maintain High Risk Work Permits per SQF.
Adherence to all plant GMP and sanitation policies.
Compliance with all OSHA regulations as well as 100% plant safety policies.
Working knowledge of WWTP operations and able to maintain and complete required environmental paperwork.
Assist in designing, improving, and installing equipment and systems to improve plant quality, safety, and production needs.
Responsible for the repair of all equipment breakdowns, preventative maintenance programs, and general repair.
General maintenance including building repairs, plumbing, electrical work, boiler maintenance.
Responsible for the operation, maintenance and general repairs to the anhydrous ammonia system.
Must provide your own small hand tools.
Must pass pulmonary function/respiratory test annually.
Attend scheduled meetings and mandatory training as required.
Perform Central Sanitizer, House Water, and Cheese Water chemical testing each shift.
Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
Work overtime, as needed, which will require an obligation from you to fulfill.
Carry out all additional duties assigned by a supervisor or foreman.
Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.