Maintenance Whizard Tech 2nd Shift

About the Role

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) has an immediate opening for a motivated Maintenance Whizard Tech in our world-class processing facility. This full-time opportunity works 8-10 hours a day, including some overtime, on the second shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of whizard knifes on all production departments.
• Change whizard knife blades.
• Disassemble, reassemble, and lubricate whizard knifes, housing, pinion, down to frame.
• Disassemble and reassemble whizard knife cables.
• Swap whizard knife motors.
• Sanitize whizard knifes when operations floors are finished.
• Set-up all appropriate whizard knifes on floors and reassembly prior to start-up.
• Trade in dull whizard blades to supply after being removed and cleaned.
• Notify Supervisor if parts/pieces are missing upon arrival of whizard knifes.
• Perform work safely at all times, following all safety policies, GMP's, and procedures.
• Maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Leadership Team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Understand principles of machinery lubrication and machinery operations.
• Ability to use hand tools such as grease guns, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Ability to visually inspect machines and possess reasonable troubleshooting abilities.
• Prompt and regular attendance required.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; must be a team player.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently.
• Must successfully pass a skill test, physical assessment (including a lifting test), and drug screen.

Safety Responsibilities

• Work and perform tasks in confined spaces.
• Wear appropriate hearing protection for the duration of the shift.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures on equipment after training.
• Always work safely in and around equipment.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to:

• Fumes or airborne particles.
• Moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Loud noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Cold, hot, and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, and dust.

Physical Demands

• Lift heavy objects up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Lift, push, pull, or carry objects using abdominal and lower back muscles without fatigue.
• Good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms, and fingers; two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• Quickly move arms and legs.
• Excellent stamina and vision.

Benefits

• Health insurance with three healthcare options (including an HSA).
• Two dental insurance options.
• Two vision insurance options.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on company products in the employee store.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Opportunity to gain experience in the food processing industry.

Pay

This position earns a competitive hourly wage of $22.78 for the second shift.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday with some weekend work.
• Shift hours: 2:00pm - 10:30pm.
• 8-10 hours per day, including some overtime.

About the Company

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, food service, and private label producer of fresh and processed meats. IPC is majority-owned by Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan's largest trading company. We employ nearly 3,000 team members across four primary processing facilities and value diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

Location

This position is located in Delphi, Indiana (6755 W 100 N Delphi, IN 46923), a short drive from Lafayette, Indiana, and Purdue University.