Maintenance Greaser

About the role

Maintenance Greaser 3rd Shift Job Summary Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) has an immediate opening for a motivated Maintenance Greaser to work in our world-class processing facility. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude, capable of performing equipment lubrication and greasing, as well as other preventive maintenance tasks to support our Maintenance Team. This Full-Time opportunity works for 8-10 hours a day, including some overtime and weekends. Shift hours for this position vary based on the team assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Oil and lubricate gearboxes, chains, bearings, etc. on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Inspect equipment and log non-conformances.
• Fill out work logs and other necessary documentation.
• Perform work safely at all times, following all safety policies, GMP's and procedures.
• Clean, organize, take inventory of parts and supplies.
• Maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude needed.
• Experience in repair assembly and disassembly of machinery needed.
• Understand principles of machinery lubrication and machinery operations.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Ability to use hand tools such as grease guns, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines and possess reasonable trouble shooting abilities.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments.
• Prompt and regular attendance required for the job.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required - team player.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work well independently.
• Offers are contingent on applicants ability to successfully pass a skill test.
• Following the offer, applicants are required to pass a physical assessment, which includes a lifting test and a drug screen.

Safety Responsibilities

• The candidate will be able to work and perform tasks in confined spaces and be able to wear appropriate hearing protection for the duration of the shift.
• They must also be able to perform lockout / tag out procedures on equipment once trained and always work safely in and around equipment.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required.
• The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

Physical Demand

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