Night Shift Agriculture Maintenance Trainee

Position Title: Night Shift Agriculture Maintenance Trainee

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Othello 

Grade: Scale 06B_NONU 

Requisition ID: 27007 

Hourly Wage: $ 27.29-Night Shift          

Entry-levelposition within the Agriculture department assisting mechanics with the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of raw receiving machinery and equipment while learning the basic use of hand tools and shop tools.  The Agriculture Mechanic Trainee will be introduced to performing structurally sound welds, acceptable metal cutting techniques using appropriate welding equipment. As competence is gained, increased accountability of work assignments and degree of difficulty will follow. Learning to troubleshoot and maintain raw receiving machinery are the principle activities of the position.

• Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations.
• Learns to perform maintenance work as directed by the Agriculture Mechanic Supervisor or the shift Lead Mechanic to assist with repair and adjustment of raw receiving equipment; changing and replacing belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors tc. while following proper safety practices.
• Assists in the diagnosis of malfunctioning apparatus such as gearboxes, motors, and shaft bearings and replacement of damaged or broken components.
• Performs all tasks with safety procedures for self and others in mind.
• Serves as a Team Player assisting other mechanics to carry out duties.
• Listens to others to receive training in the department in areas such as pump repair, bearing replacement and gear drive repair
• Assists with workload while following instructions and assisting with replacement of faulty mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components of machines and equipment.
• Assist in repair and adjustment of Ag World grading lab equipment.
• Demonstrates comfort with work in a team environment.
• Works in a safe manner and utilizes personal protective equipment and observes safety policies such as Lock Out/Tag Out procedures to ensure personal and the safety of others.
• Assists with basic carpentry as needed to support the department.
• Learns to operate a forklift and scissor-lift.
• Learns and practices welding functions, including Stick, Tig, and Mig.
• Learns to identify raw receiving line operational inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
• Communicates problems or changes in department to supervisor and appropriate personnel.
• Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job specific required training and monthly informational meetings.
• Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.
• Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Helps to build and promote a strong “Teamwork” environment in each individual work group, the Factory, and the Company.
• Participates in continuous improvement process.
• Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct.
• The employee may be required to successfully complete the orientation and training provided during the first ninety- (90) days of employment.
• All other duties determined by management.

• Responsibility to monitor work areas, watch for suspicious behavior and report any concerns regarding unidentified visitors and/or unauthorized personnel.
• Authority to question and take appropriate measures regarding the safety of themselves, other employees, products, and equipment.
• Responsibility of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the food processing facility, especially where any raw or finished product is produced.
• Authority to report and/or eliminate hazards to the safety of the food that is produced in the facility.

• McCain Safety Policy/Accident Reporting
• Annual HACCP/GMP’s Training
• Annual Sexual Harassment Awareness Training
• Plant Emergency Evacuation Training/Emergency Response
• Right-To-Know
• Lockout-Tag out
• Ladder Safety
• Fall Protection/PPE’s
• Confined Space
• Hot Work
• Blood-borne Pathogens
• Key-Element Training
• Crisis Management
• MCE Training
• Other Training as Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or GED; and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals to select appropriate information, identify basic concepts, relevant details, facts, and specifications to follow instructions.  Ability to write information-recording data accurately and completely on forms/surveys/computer text entries and prepare messages or simple documents.  Ability to speak effectively to express appropriate verbal/nonverbal messages, explain concepts, and actively participate in discussion.

Ability to perform basic math operations of addition, subtraction.  Understand and work with fractions and decimals to make settings, select machine drive components and correctly size tools.  Ability to apply math concepts to basic fabrication tasks, record numerical data, obtain data, perform measurements, and interpret numerical data.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense to identify facts and principles, identify problems, apply rules/principles to process procedures, extract information/data, and use logic to draw conclusions.

• Valid State Driver’s License if operating company vehicles.
• Valid McCain Foods Forklift Operator’s License. 
• Must have supply of Lock Out Tag Out identification cards.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Basic Welding Skills.
• Hand Tools.
• Machine Shop Knowledge.
• Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Machine Shop Knowledge of Drill Press and Arbor Press, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.  The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places using ladders and stairs.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Mechanical (i.e. equipment, moving parts, conveyors, etc.)
• Electrical
• Hazardous chemicals such as chlorine for cleaning
• Mist/steam
• Fumes, odors, batter
• Burns
• Wet or slippery surfaces
• Vibration
• Sharp tools (cutter blades)
• Noise (ear protective devices required)
• Concrete floors, metal catwalks, uneven footing (i.e. hoses)
• Stair steps/ladder
• Inside temperature:  Extreme heat with changes
• Humidity:  High (wet/humid)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work positions (# hours, % of work shift, # times/shift):

Sitting                                                 1-10%

Standing                                              50-70%

Walking                                               30-50%  (Distances 10-500 ft.)

Climbing stairs                                    Frequently (34-67%) 

Leaning forward                                 Frequently (34-67%)

Trunk rotation/twisting                       Occasionally (1-33%) to frequently (34-67%)

Bending/stooping/crouching               Frequently (34-67%)

• Weight lifting requirements:

Maximum weight:                              3-100 lbs.

Pushing:                                              Up to 100 lbs. of force.

Carrying:                                             Regularly up to 10 lbs.; Frequently (3-90 lbs.) for a distance of 5-500 ft.

• Use of upper extremities

Horizontal reaching:                           Frequently (18 – 42 inches)

Vertical reach height:                         Occasionally (24 inches below floor to 12 inches      overhead)

Heights of tables/equipment

from floor:                                          Trim Table – 32-40 in.

                                                            Polywrap machine:100+ in.

Grasping/handling:                              Frequently  (34-67%). 

Fine manipulation:                              Frequently  (34-67%). 

Resistive tool use:                               Gripping Frequently  (34-67%). 

Dexterity:                                            Fine to medium

• Sensory requirements:

Visual acuity and alertness (i.e. for inspecting, maintenance, quality assurance, charts, forms, computer monitor, and graphs, as well as for safety due to moving belts/equipment.

Speech/communication/hearing (requires ability to inform supervisor or operator of changes in pressures, temperatures, problems, etc. requires ability to listen and follow any special instructions pertaining to safety, problems, etc.)

Touch.  Must be able to use fingers to grasp objects, operation of machinery.

• Physical agility/flexibility:  Medium
• Able to perform all job safety requirements.
• Able to perform all company handling and sanitation standards.
• Average hours per work shift:  8 hours                Time spent inside:  100%
• Availability of task rotation:  Completion of projects as needed.  
• Personal protective equipment furnished by company (i.e. hard hat, hearing protection, hair net, aprons, etc.)

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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Job Family: Manufacturing      
Division: NA Ag Strategy 
Department: ​Agriculture Field Potatoes ​
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello || US - United States of America : Washington : Seattle 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.