Lead Person Maintenance Harvest

American Foods Group, LLC; Wright City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k and retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

America's Heartland Packing is seeking a Lead Person for maintenance in a large, upcoming facility opening in early 2025. The role will lead up to five team members, oversee daily PMs, and drive mechanical projects to keep lines operating reliably.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read work orders and communicate in English. Forklift/PIT experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of general maintenance and machine systems.
• Ability to operate forklifts or powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Read, write and communicate in English; follow work orders and translate manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead up to 5 team members to perform daily tasks and paperwork.
• Implement mechanical and engineering projects.
• Ensure all daily PMs and paperwork are completed.
• Keep production lines in good mechanical order.
• Aid other teams as needed.
• Follow GMPs and safety practices.
• Set up machinery, inspect, test, and tear down equipment.
• Detect malfunctions and discuss repairs with supervisors.
• Dismantle and install parts; clean and lubricate machinery.

Skills

General maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Electronic systems

Welding (TIG/STICK)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical diploma or associate degree

Job description

Overview

Job Summary The Lead Person must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, STICK). Leads must be able to work either as a team or individually. Must comply with all company safety rules, lockout tagout (loto) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead up to 5 team members to perform daily tasks and paperwork
• Implement mechanical and engineering projects
• Ensure all assigned daily PM's and paperwork are completed
• Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order
• Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed)
• Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safety Practices
• Setup machinery, visually inspect, test machinery and tear down machinery
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problems or repair machine
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery
• Repairs and maintains the physical structures of the establishment
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age and can be legally employed in the United States
• 6 months maintenance experience at American Foods Group
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 5+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 5 years' direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment
• Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals
• Read, write, and orally communicate in English and ability to work with no or little supervision
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership training
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or school (Preferred)
• Slaughter meat industry experience preferred
• Bilingual English / Spanish
• 1 year in a leadership role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Plumbing
• Welding
• Industrial electrical
• Mechanical systems
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!