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Form of workThis position is responsible for general repairs and maintenance on company owned and leased assets. These would include Wean-to-Market finishing facilities and/or Breed-to-Wean sow farms. This position would have on call responsibilities.
• Report progress to management on a routine basis
• Complete detailed one trip material list and needs for assigned work orders
• Diagnose and provide plausible solutions for electrical, ventilation, and other facility challenges that arise throughout the facility.
• Complete tasks efficiently, safely and thoroughly using best management practices.
• Ensure that all the best management practices are consistent with commonly accepted standards for animal welfare.
• Ensure that routine maintenance work is conducted in a manner that safeguards the environment and maintains regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate and closely align with farm manager and staff to deliver best in class quality products and workmanship.
• Promote safe work habits and maintain a safe working environment
• Manage the work order system, prioritizing open work orders to resolve the most important issues first but not losing track of lesser priority issues.
• Perform day-to-day production activities as needed. Comply with Animal Care standards and adhere to principles contained within the Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.
Knowledge of:
• Electrical, plumbing, and ventilation systems
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Fuse boxes and electrical testing equipment
• Operating and servicing equipment, i.e. tractors, skidders, grinders and ATV’s
Skilled In:
• Uncompromising commitment to customer service
• Adaptation to new and changing technology
• General computing and the ability to manage workload through mobile handheld devices.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communications
• Strong interpersonal relations
• Cross divisional communication and relationship building
• Welding and Fabricating
• General Carpentry
Ability to:
• Work independently, as well as part of a team
• Follow verbal\written instructions
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Work on rotating weekend shifts\ 24-7 on call
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Execute mechanical repairs on (but not limited to) feed motors, gearboxes, fan motors, belts and bearings, feed line augers, boar bots and mortality removal equipment.
• Work overhead while standing on a ladder
