Industrial Maintenance Tech Machine Operator- RTC 2nd Shift

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great-tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance team and support all aspects of the maintenance department as needed or directed.
• Operates production equipment as assigned.
• Adheres to schedules and production requirements to produce product on assigned machine.
• Troubleshoots and repairs various pieces of equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks ranging from lubricating wear points to changing out blades.
• Tears down and reassembles equipment in support of our food safety initiatives.
• Supports and provides training to other IMTMOs and Production Associates in the proper running and completion of preventive maintenance tasks.
• Acts in a manner that is consistent with Butterball’s core values.
• Must be able to work in both teams and on an individual basis in performing this role.
• Must be self-directed and focused on utilizing time efficiently.
• Utilizes and adheres to various company policies to include safety and food safety regulations.
• Accurately tracks work assignments (time), accounts for parts and completes required paperwork.
• Responsible for performing all duties as assigned by management.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

• General industrial mechanical maintenance and/or electrical system experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Certificate/Diploma in Industrial Maintenance or similar area strongly preferred.

Skills

• Follow diagrams, operation manuals, manufacturing instructions and troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Communicate with all levels in organization.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Good Communication.
• Basic Mathematical Skills.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, have hands/finger dexterity, reach with hands/arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb, speak and hear.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities.
• Work assignments may range across the entirety of the plant complex, including non-refrigerated and refrigerated areas, with temperatures that range from -20 degrees Fahrenheit to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit.
• Position requires working around processing plant equipment.
• Must wear the required PPE to include steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hardhat, safety vest, gloves, and hearing protection.
• The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.
• May work with raw and/or cooked meat.