Facility Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE: FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I FSLA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Position Overview The FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I is responsible for maintaining the plant to keep operations running smoothly by conducting preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and assisting with other projects as assigned reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager. Attendance and personal accountability in this role are critical. Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision. Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Maintain assigned work areas at the highest possible cleanliness and organized level.
• Maintain a high level of personal and environmental safety; use of appropriate PPE/GMP safety.
• Perform routine and general maintenance on plant equipment.
• Weld and install equipment following safety protocol and instructions.
• Complete work orders in order of priority and production needs
• Ensure all assigned paperwork is completed accurately and daily.
• Operate forklift and skid loader safely.
• Maintain and promote communication between all departments and management.
• Performs all miscellaneous duties as assigned by the department supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to communicate with customers clearly and concisely, both verbal and written
• Ability to use critical thinking to plan and solve problems
• Ability to provide a positive and professional outlook and perspective.
• Welding, drill press, and hand tool proficiency
• Mechanical troubleshooting with keen attention to detail
• Diligence to ensure safety and compliance.
• Proficiency in basic math and computer skills
• Interpersonal effectiveness as a team player
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and safety procedures.
• Must perform tasks per Sunrich’s GMP Policies and Procedures and all Food and Safety Procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• A valid driver's license with a safe driving record
• 1-3 years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Manufacturing/Food Industry environment experience
• Electrical Certification/Journeyman Electrician

Work Environment/Physical Demands: This position involves lifting up to 50 pounds frequently in a sunflower manufacturing facility. Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and in areas that are not heated or air-conditioned. Work may also be performed in a climate-controlled environment. May be exposed to extreme weather elements on occasion. Requires frequent standing, kneeling, reaching, lifting, bending, stooping, crawling, crouching, and twisting. Frequent climbing and descending staircases and ladders.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Changes may be made at any time.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.