BMP Technician I

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At Mennel, we believe in doing right and bringing our best to our people who are helping to feed the world. We promote teamwork and recognize the individual contributions everyone plays in the overall success of the company. 

JOB SUMMARY:  In this role, you will help sustain Mennel’s tradition of excellence established in 1886 as well as support our food safety programs and mission to reliably deliver superior quality, uniformity, and service.   

This role is responsible for carrying out a variety of labor tasks across commercial and industrial environments. The BMP Technician I will assist with outdoor maintenance, basic installations, and light construction support. This is a physically demanding role that requires flexibility, reliability, and a strong work ethic.  

PRIMARY WORK SHIFT:  

Works shift as assigned and overtime as required. Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and weekends are possible. Work may vary, depending on workload. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation.  

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions. Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.


• Perform lawn mowing, landscaping, grass seeding, and snow removal. 


• Apply salt and de-icing materials in winter months.


• Perform construction in commercial and residential environments


• Assist in stonework projects such as driveways and parking lots. 


• Conduct various demolition tasks and pothole repair. 


• Operate power washers for cleaning tasks. 


• Install and remove appliances, guard rails, signage, fencing, and pallet racking, etc.


• Mount TVs and wall equipment and install shelving systems. 


• Perform sand blasting and apply metal coatings as directed. 


• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This position has no supervisory duties. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.   

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools and light equipment.  


• Will be required to supply your own basic set of tools.


• Previous experience in landscaping, construction support, or maintenance is a plus, but not required. 


• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions. 


• Ability to lift 100 lbs., bend, stoop, and stand for long periods. 


• Reliable transportation to job sites. 


• Travel at times, long distance in company vehicle.


• Ability to pull various size trailers with equipment and materials.


• Strong work ethic with willingness to learn and take direction. 


• Positive attitude and punctuality are essential. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY: 

Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to conditions that are typical of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including: moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions; employee must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment usually requires the use of hearing protection. Work involves exposure to common wheat allergens.