LEW Maintenance - Valve/Pump Tech

Leprino Foods; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health/Dental/Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Leprino Foods is seeking a Line 3 Valve/Pump Tech for the Cheese Department. The role focuses on maintaining SUDMO and Tri-Clover valves, inspecting pumps, and preventing downtime through seal/gasket maintenance.

The position requires adherence to GMPs, the ability to lift over 50 lbs, and strong mechanical skills. You will operate in a safety-conscious environment and collaborate with line leaders and supervisors to ensure production continuity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitary GMPs.
• Must be able to lift over 50 lbs and work in high and tight areas to access all valves.
• Must demonstrate mechanical skills.
• Computer literacy. Must be able to enter a work order.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all cheese department valves are functioning properly at all times.
• Maintain a rotation for valves based on frequency of use.
• Open pumps, change seals and inspect pump condition for maintenance.
• Follow safe operating procedures and LOTO policies as required.
• Sign off on valve/pump inspection programs for the Cheese Departments as needed.
• Communicate with line's group leader and Supervisor when valves may affect cheese production.
• Perform basic troubleshooting procedures when applicable.
• Adhere to GMPs and company policies.
• Communicate with coworkers, departments and supervision as required.
• Complete JTPR and perform work according to SOP.

Skills

Sanitary GMPs

Mechanical skills

Physical ability 50 lbs

Computer literacy

Tools

SUDMO valves

Tri-Clover valves

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Line 3 Valve/Pump Tech

Wage Scale: $26.79 (Break in rates and $0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies)

Hours/Shift: 1st Shift (03:00 - 11:30)

Days Off: Varies

General Summary

Valve / Pump Technician is responsible for maintaining the performance of SUDMO and Tri-Clover valves to prevent valve failures and extraneous from entering the cheese. Valve / Pump Technician will also inspect pumps and change seals and gaskets to prevent downtime and possible extraneous.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Technician is responsible for ensuring all departments SUDMO and Tri-Clover valves are functioning properly at all times. This includes all valves in the Cheese Department.
• Technician is responsible for maintaining a rotation for valves based on frequency of use.
• Technician is responsible to open pumps and change seals and inspect pump condition for proper maintenance
• At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures, including following LOTO policies when needed.
• Sign off on valve / Pump inspection programs for the Cheese Departments as needed.
• Communicate with line's group leader and Supervisor when working on valves that may affect cheese production.
• Perform basic trouble shooting procedures when applicable.
• Adhere to all Company and regulatory GMPs.
• Communicate between, co-workers, departments and supervision as required.
• Must successfully complete JTPR and consistently perform work according to SOP.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies

• Knowledge of sanitary GMPs.
• Physical requirements to perform job as defined in the essential job function. Must be able to lift over 50 lbs and work in high and tight areas to access all valves.
• Must demonstrate mechanical skills.
• Computer literacy. Must be able to enter a work order.

Working Relationships

• This position reports to the Maintenance Department Manager or a Supervisor.
• This position will regularly interact with production and support group supervisors. Regular interaction with other plant management.

Offering You In Return

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.