What are the responsibilities and job description for the Filtration Technician - Ames, IA position at Seaboard Foods?
JOB PURPOSE
Assist in maintaining and repairing physical structures of buildings by performing the following duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS
- Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and inspect filtration systems for animal production facilities sites to ensure operations run efficiently and effectively.
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
- Inspect the entire facility for air leaks, focusing on doors, walls, and other entry points.
- Conduct a filtration audit to ensure all filters are properly installed and no unfiltered air is entering the facility.
- This position offers a high level of independence, allowing you to work at your own pace with a limited need for team collaboration. Frequent travel is a key component of the role.
REQUIREMENTS
* Two-year technical degree or greater, High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months experience or training; or combination of education and experience.
* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and work orders. Ability to write simple correspondence.
* Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
* Must posses a current valid driver's license, acceptable MVR, and ability to pass DOT physical and obtain medical card.
* Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations. The employee is frequently exposed to waste material, feed and hog dust. Overnight travel could be expected; accommodations will be provided.
ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees and the communities we call home.
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.