Facilities Technician - Planter's Peanuts- Suffolk, VA

Maintenance

Maintenance Facilities Technician

Starting Pay Rate: Variable Depending on Experience ($28.33-$39.22)

• Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
• Dental – Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier
• Vision - VSP
• 401K – Empower Retirement
• (HSA) Health Savings Account – Wex Health Inc.

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Inspired Pathways – Team members’ children will be eligible to receive free two-year community or technical college tuition
• Tuition Reimbursement – Team members will have the opportunity for financial assistance for pre-approved college courses that are job-related or lead to job-related degrees
• Short-Term disability and long-term disability – Team members will be eligible for a company-provided weekly benefit in the event they are unable to work due to a nonwork related injury of illness.
• Life Insurance -  Company-paid life insurance is provided for team members and their children.  Options to purchase additional life insurance policies with multiple levels of coverage will be available for team members, spouses/domestic partners and children.
• AD&D – Company-paid coverage will be available form team members as well as options to purchase additional coverage for team members.
• Adoption Assistance Program – Team members will be eligible for company-paid assistance for adoption of children, including financial reimbursement, resources and referral services.
• Employee Assistance Program – Access to immediate and confidential support for team members and their immediate family members.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – Team members will have the opportunity to purchase Hormel Foods Corporation common stock at market value through systematic payroll deductions.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing– This is an opportunity for team members to work with an outside company to refinance and consolidate student loans at a discounted rate.
• Legal Services – Members can purchase access to legal services for a variety of areas like immigration assistance, estate planning, family and personal service, etc.
• Pet Insurance – Members will have the option to purchase medal and wellness plans for dogs, cats, birds and exotic animals.
• Accident and Injury Coverage  - Members can purchase additional accident and injury coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of off-the-job accidental injuries.
• Critical Illness Coverage – Members can purchase additional coverage for catastrophic illnesses.
• Access to our company store where you can buy Hormel products at a discount!
• On-site Credit Union

Plant Overview:

• Union Facility producing Planters Peanut Products
• Peanuts became a popular snack food thanks to an Italian immigrant named Amedeo Obici. In 1906, Obici and his future brother-in-law, Marion Peruzzi formed the Planters Nut and Chocolate Company. Obici served as President of Planters until his death in 1947. The business he had started as a small fruit and nut stand had become the largest and most diversified peanut-processing company in the world.
• Planters has been in Suffolk, VA for over 100 years.
• Click here to learn more about our facility’s brand: Planters Peanuts

Community Overview:

Welcome to Suffolk Virginia

JOB SUMMARY

• Under direction of the Maintenance Manager, Supervisor and/or Team Leader, the Facilities Technician is responsible for providing technical support for the various plant facilities and/or infrastructure needs & activities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on all air compressors
• Monitor, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on all water systems
• Monitor, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on all fence repairs
• Monitor and provide upkeep as needed for all facility grounds and landscaping
• Monitor facility fire sprinkler systems
• Conduct routine inspections of all safety and security systems
• Monitor, troubleshoot and perform maintenance/repair on all types of infrastructure/building-related    
•        accessories such as doors, windows, etc…
• Perform general carpentry & sheet metal work as needed
• Perform general masonry duties as needed
• Perform general plumbing and drain repairs as needed
• Perform routine weekly maintenance on waterless urinals in plant
• Perform general repairs to toilets through-out the plant
• Perform basic electrical & mechanical duties as needed(i.e.; lights, fans and motor starter repairs)
• Perform pump rebuilds as needed
• Perform hydraulic/air cylinder repairs as needed
• Perform repairs on dock levelers, dock lights, trash compactors, and roll up doors
• Utilize the SAP or other designated system to document activities and to enter time daily
• Must be capable of operating the on-site industrial wastewater treatment system
• Be available and on call to support plant in all weather related issues (i.e.; show removal, hurricane       preparedness and  clean-up)
• Have working knowledge of heli-arc welding.
• Have working knowledge of metals and their application, especially stainless steel.
• Be proficient in all machine shop equipment and practices, as well as proper use and care of all precision measuring tools.
• Operate all shop equipment including but not limited to lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders and welders.
• Work from blue prints, shop sketches or sample parts. This includes making sketches, recording dimensions and any other information needed to correct and update drawings.
• Be able to crate up equipment and parts for shipment
• Be able to assembly equipment as needed (i.e.; fans, ladders, desks and scales)
• Maintain a good working relationship with all maintenance and production associates.
• Inform the Team Leader of any corrective maintenance required on equipment to insure optimum line efficiency and product quality.
• Conform to hot work; confine space and other applicable OSHA requirements.
• Understand and accept HPWS culture and is supportive of plant/departmental team goals and vision.
• Support plant high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in QCDSM and plant productivity programs.
• Comply and actively participate in all safety (KSRMP) and environmental (KEMS) policies, procedures and programs.  May serve on KSRMP team.
• Comply with all QCMS program requirements including HACCP and GMPs.
• Perform area housekeeping duties.
• Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years relative maintenance related experience
• Background in industrial, mechanical, electrical, infrastructure.
• Must have knowledge of and capable of performing special technical skill (e.g. basic electrical troubleshooting, basic PLC skills, machining, welding tasks, gas Trane). (Successful practical demonstration of skills have been shown over a period of time.)
• Must have a high degree of competency in the application of both AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Must have the ability and initiative to lead and participate in plant problem solving teams.
• Must have knowledge of or be willing and able to train in maintenance systems, computer skills, lubricants and lubricating systems, and new technologies in predictive maintenance.
• Must be able to apply problem-solving techniques, communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, and plan effectively.
• Will be required to pass job qualification criteria for position that includes, but is not limited to, mechanical knowledge, customer survey and shop equipment.
• Must be willing to train self and others in problem solving/troubleshooting of electronics/electrical circuitries.
• Must meet pre-qualification criteria, including testing.
• Must have and maintain a good attendance record.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be computer proficient including use of CMMS and Microsoft platform (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc..)
• Must have knowledge in lubricants and lubricant systems and must be willing to train on and use new technologies in predictive maintenance
• Must be able to apply problem-solving techniques, communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, and plan effectively.
• Will be required to pass job qualification criteria for position that includes, but is not limited to, mechanical knowledge, customer survey and shop equipment.
• Must be willing to train self and others in problem solving/troubleshooting.
• Must become Forklift & Personnel Lift certified

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of three years of experience in industrial maintenance

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Forklift Certification
• Personnel Lift Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to walk, stand and sit for the duration of a 12 hour shift
• Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead
• Ascend/Descend stairs and ladders throughout shift
• Lift up to up to 50 pounds independently, and heavier weights with assistance
• Holds and grips objects
• Able to give and understand instructions and hold conversations in manufacturing environment, as well as an office or classroom setting
• Must possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment, disassemble and reassemble equipment, operate a computer and other standard office equipment                

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Indoors working in ambient temperature, with potential exposure to product related dust/powder/smoke. 
• Allergen exposure: if potential candidate has food related allergies, please contact HR for further information.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary : $28 - $39