Facilities Technician

About the role

The Facilities Technician at POET is responsible for ensuring the production environment is in a suitable, compliant condition for Safe Food/Safe Feed – and/or FSSC certification to be maintained. This role includes sweeping and power-washing floors, removing dust and products from facilities, operating heavy equipment, and general grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and power-wash floors, walls, and equipment in process areas using industrial equipment.
• Remove dust, corn, and feed products from facility grounds, building floors, and walls on all levels and in all areas of the facility.
• Operate POET heavy equipment for maintenance and cleanup of process and grounds areas (skid steers, loaders, industrial vacuum equipment, and other equipment as needed).
• Aid in removing snow from sidewalks, roadways, parking areas, and spreading snow melting chemicals and sand.
• Perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, weed maintenance, chemical application, and grounds debris removal.
• Identify and communicate equipment repair needs through POET’s maintenance workflow system.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental and food safety compliance at all times.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.

Qualifications & Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Practical decision-making.
• General safety awareness and willingness to take direction on task completion.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on various projects.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Innovative mindset.
• Ability to think objectively.
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, self-contained breathing systems, hazardous material suits, and hearing protection.
• Work at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, both indoors and outdoors.
• Use equipment/tools such as cleaning cart and supplies, forklift, riding and push lawn mower, bobcat sweeper, vacuum, snow blower, shovel, broom, mop, and ladder.
• Frequently walk on slippery surfaces.
• Push and pull with a force of up to 30lbs.
• Bend forward while standing.
• Use repetitive arm motions to wipe down and maintain work area.
• Lift up to 50lbs, with or without assistance.
• Carry up to 50lbs with or without assistance.
• Be in awkward back, shoulder, wrists, and hand positions.

Culture

CULTURE IS KING AT POET We're all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren't just slogans on our walls. It's the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It's the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

Growth & Development Opportunities

At POET we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.