Maintenance Helper

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting all maintenance team members as required to maintain production with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assure accurate equipment information is maintained on assigned shifts work orders as well as creating and closing same while working directly with shift’s maintenance assistant supervisor.
• Gather data on plant equipment as required.
• Absorb and assist maintenance as instructed by supervisor(s) when not performing planners duties.
• Maintain required data entry capabilities which include but are not limited to: typing (minimum 40 words per minute with accuracy), broad vocabulary, maintaining files, and other duties as assigned.
• Work and communicate well with supervisors, subordinates, and other planners.
• Able to work in an office type environment as well as hand in hand throughout plant operations, while maintaining a work safe attitude and following plant policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Firewatch, Confined Space and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
• Possess working knowledge of processing or related type operations, equipment, and terminology thereof.
• Possess the ability to operate mainframe and/or PC type computers and programs (i.e. spreadsheets, word processing).
• Typing a minimum of 40 words per minute with accuracy.

Skills and Experience

• Lock-out/Tag-out and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.
• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Able to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral (Requirement may vary by location).
• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.
• Possess the ability to perform basic math functions, required.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Previous maintenance experience preferred.

Physical Environment/Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies.
• Ability to do repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.
• Ability to operate work related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation.
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

• 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.

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. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $24.73

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.