What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Hazelwood, MO position at 8th Ave Food & Provisions?
About 8th Avenue
8th Avenue is a leading, private brand-centric consumer products holding company, manufacturing and selling private brand food products primarily to retail, foodservice, and ingredient customers. 8th Avenue Food & Provisions was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses. The company is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.
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We are not only passionate about the products we make, but we also take pride in what we do! We believe it’s what’s inside that counts. Whether it’s inside our packaging or inside our facilities, you’ll find carefully chosen ingredients and people working together to make the best products possible.
We are a growing organization made up of businesses that produce quality products like Pasta, Peanut Butter, Fruit and Nut trail mixes, Granola, and a variety of other food products.
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Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility machinery and building infrastructure. The primary function of this position is to operate the waste water equipment to ensure that the effluent is maintained to acceptable levels. There will also be basic building maintenance and repairs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Repair mechanical issues of facility machinery as requested by the maintenance manager/supervisor on a daily basis.
- Monitor and operate the waste water equipment to ensure that the plant effluent is maintained at acceptable levels that meet the GVRD/regulatory requirements.
- Improve the functioning of the machinery by making mechanical adjustments and performing preventative maintenance.
- Perform basic building maintenance and repairs including but not limited to drywall repairs, painting, and any other such type of activities that may arise from time to time.
- Complete daily mechanical maintenance and repair record forms and deliver them to the maintenance supervisor/coordinator.
- Clean and maintain work area after mechanical work has been performed on a daily basis.
- Perform quality welding and electrical work as required.
- Other duties, as assigned
Education & Experience Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two (2) years of technical/mechanical experience in Food Production
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Associate's degree or certificate from two-year College or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiarity with Sanitary Environments.
- Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic systems and Control System knowledge an asset.
- Experience with High-Speed Packaging Machinery and industrial electrical PLC preferred.
- Forklift, High Reach certificate.
- Positive, proactive and self-motivated with leadership qualities.
- An organized problem solver, able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Must be able to periodically lift / move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb and work from ladders and elevated surfaces