FACILITIES TECH (1ST SHIFT)

Standard Meat; Saginaw (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Meat is seeking a Facilities Technician in the Maintenance department. The role supports the maintenance team by monitoring building systems, performing preventive maintenance, and repairing equipment to ensure continuous production.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years related experience; familiarity with CMMS and HVAC knowledge is a plus. Strong safety awareness and willingness to work overtime are valued in this role.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; 2 years related experience or training.
• Familiarity with CMMS ticketing system; HVAC experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect equipment to identify potential failures and safety hazards.
• Operate hand tools, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks safely.
• Maintain records and documents, including PM assignments and work orders.
• Follow GMPs, safety programs, and company policies at all times.
• Assist maintenance team to ensure smooth operation of building systems.

Skills

Equipment inspection

Preventive maintenance

Hand tools operation

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Tools

CMMS software

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Can you cut it with the industry leaders in meat portioning and cooking? We’re always looking for sharp minds and sure hands to join our family business. We are committed to maintaining a safe, diverse, and welcoming workplace for all.

Job Title: Facilities Tech FLSA Status: Hourly Department: Maintenance

SUMMARY:

As a valuable member of the Maintenance Team, a Facility Technician will assist other members of the maintenance team in assuring smooth operation of all Standard Meat building systems. Duties will include equipment / building system monitoring, preventive maintenance, and repair. Shifts, starting times and workdays will always be determined by production scheduling and coordinated by maintenance supervision to provide adequate coverage of all affected areas. Good attendance and must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Routinely inspect equipment

• Able to identify potential equipment failure through routine inspection.
• Able to identify equipment issues that are an employee and /or a food safety hazard.

Operate Equipment

• Able to safely operate various hand tools.
• Able to safely operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

Maintain All Required Company & Departmental Records And Documents

• Daily notes recorded in One-Note
• PM assignments/work orders

Basic Job Requirements

• Air filter identification and replacement
• V-Belt identification and replacement
• Light Bulb identification and replacement
• Basic Plumbing (Water Closet, sinks, Etc.)
• Door repair (Seals, handles, Etc.)
• Inspection of Facility safety devices (Fire Extinguisher, Eye wash station, Etc.)
• Maintain building and grounds
• Drywall/plaster/refrigerated wall repair and painting
• Furniture assembly and relocation
• Changing lights and/or fixtures
• Plumbing repairs, replacements, installation
• Carpentry repairs and installations (doors, shelves, etc.)
• Minor repairs of electrical devices
• Facilities safety inspections
• Grounds Maintenance

Food Safety and Employee Safety

• Maintenance personnel shall have a thorough understanding of G.M.P.’s and follow accordingly.
• Maintenance personnel shall have a thorough understanding of Standard Meat Company’s Maintenance Program, Safety programs and all Company policies and follow accordingly.
• Appropriate personal safety equipment must be used at all times.
• Hard hats, steel toe boots or shoes and hair nets shall be worn on plant premises.
• Clean frocks shall be worn in production and vinyl gloves as needed.
• Tools must be kept clean.
• Under no circumstances shall any equipment safety devices be bypassed at any time.
• Job assignments shall be made and coordinated by the Supervisor of Maintenance - either verbal, written memo or listed on the weekly maintenance task list.

Essential Responsibilities Frequency % Of Time

• Routinely inspect equipment Always 10%
• Perform basic maintenance duties Always 85%
• Maintain all required records and Always 5%

documents

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school education or minimum of 2 years related experience or training. Familiarity with CMMS ticketing system, HVAC experience a plus

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

X

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

Work Environment

Cold Temperature: <40 F Cooler <0 F Freezer

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperature. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Until properly trained, maintenance mechanics will not work on any equipment or building systems they have not been trained on. It is the responsibility of members of the maintenance team to ask for assistance and/or training on any tasks they are not qualified to perform.

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