Facilities Maintenance I

About the role

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment located in and around the facility including but not limited to: Fire Suppression and Monitoring Systems, Overhead Doors, Walk-through Doors, Gates, Building and Grounds, Bathrooms and for performing Facility Maintenance functions throughout the plant as assigned or directed by Management personnel, while working with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• Assures that safe work practices are followed in all work groups.
• Abides by all company work, safety, and hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Performs routine and/or non-routine checks and preventive maintenance tasks established by the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Team Leader Maintenance, Team Leader Area Production, Team Leader Quality, Team Leader Production and the Maintenance Lead.
• May be required to perform emergency repairs with minimal supervision.
• Keeps documentation up to date.
• Performs equipment repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting of equipment; changes and replaces belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, etc.
• Evaluates equipment for performance, performs adjustments, replaces parts, etc. as needed to assure proper operation.
• Performs structurally-sound welds and acceptable cutting, using appropriate cutting and welding equipment.
• May be required to work any shift, any and all days of the week, or overtime in the accordance with production and maintenance schedules.
• Reads, writes, and communicates in English by using prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions and technical manuals.
• Maintains a neat, orderly work area.
• Follows instructions given in work logs, work orders, and equipment manuals.
• Supports and promotes all facets of Lamb Weston Operating Culture (LOC) throughout the plant to include but not limited to VeLOCity, DRA, 5S, AMD, CIL, PM Pillar and Centerlining.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and man lift in a safe manner. Requires plant certification.
• Give direction and training to lower bracketed Maintenance personnel as needed.
• Communicates and works with other associates and salaried personnel in a positive manner.
• Assist with Emergency Procedures & Response to Hazardous Substance Releases including water treatment and refrigerant chemicals.
• Conduct Annual inspections of Fire Alarm. Coordinate with Fire Department as needed.
• Provide Corrective (ZM01) and Preventive (ZM03) Maintenance support for the Legacy plant, Line 5 and other areas as needed.
• Responsible for recording all Facility Maintenance activities in SAP to include PM completion and Notification generation.
• Ensure Fire Suppression systems, Fire Monitoring systems and related electric pumps, tanks and diesel pump engines are in good working order.
• Create and submit AIG Impairments for any Fire Suppression or Monitoring Systems which are taken out of service for Maintenance.
• Work with Contractors on Facility projects where outside help is needed to include defining the scope of the project, getting the quote approved and overseeing the work.
• Assist Waste Water Treatment (WWT) with annual testing of Environmental related Backflow Devices.
• Support continuous improvement activities to optimize facility performance and reduce operating costs.
• Periodically assist Maintenance and Production by picking up and delivering parts from other plants.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be able to attain certification in the following equipment: Forklift, Highlift, Scissor lift, Genie lift, etc. as per plant certification and maintain certification annually.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and oral. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to complete work assignments with limited supervision.

Skills

• Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Industry-Competitive Benefits Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include: Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program Paid Time Off Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance Family-Friendly Employee events Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.