Maintenance Mechanic

Tree Top Inc.; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree Top Inc. seeks a maintenance technician to keep plant equipment and facilities running smoothly. You will follow GMP practices, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs while documenting all activities.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, recording logs, and training colleagues on troubleshooting and safe operation. A GED is required, with a preference for a high school diploma and forklift certification. This is a full-time on-site role in Prosser, WA.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to calculate figures and perform basic arithmetic and percentages.
• Experience with maintenance or plant operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and parts, monitor for potential failures and perform lubrication.
• Perform preventative maintenance and identify causes of breakdowns to reduce downtime.
• Complete paperwork including logs, work orders and parts usage records.
• Operate equipment (forklifts, trucks) following safety rules and GMP practices.
• Fabricate or rebuild equipment as needed and ensure cost-effective repairs.
• Train co-workers on troubleshooting and correct operation of equipment.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Education

GED required

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

SUMMARY:

To maintain plant facility and equipment by using resources and tools available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Other duties may be assigned. All of the following are to be performed while adhering to Tree Top operational policies, safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices.

It is the responsibility of every employee at Tree Top Inc. to report food safety and food quality problems or risks to personnel with the authority to initiate action against these said possible risks. The Organization chart indicated key personnel with the authority to take action.

This is a representative sample--not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

• Maintain Equipment and Parts:
  • Monitor equipment and machinery to identify parts that may be about to fail or break down.
  • Lubricate equipment and machinery as required.
  • Rebuild all process equipment within the plant.
  • Ensure proper operation of boilers, equipment and compressors for safety.
  • Ensure proper electrical integrity of systems.
• Perform Process Improvement:
  • Monitor processes to identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
  • Improve processing and packaging systems throughout plant to increase efficiencies.
  • Perform special projects as required.
• Fabricate and rebuild equipment or machinery as required.
  • Identify needed repairs.
  • Utilize all maintenance tools, equipment and materials appropriately.
  • Ensure that repairs are cost effective.
  • Make repairs in a timely manner.
  • Follow GMP's when making repairs.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance:
  • Identify possible trouble areas.
  • Lube equipment and machinery as required.
  • Adjust equipment and machinery as required.
  • Correct causes and problems.
  • Identify causes of premature breakdowns.
• Complete Paperwork:
  • Complete log entries.
  • Complete parts usage sheet.
  • Fill out work orders for work completed or needed.
  • Fill out parts orders.
  • Complete daily shift reports.
• Operate Equipment as Needed :
  • Operate equipment to check for needed repairs or check for repairs made.
  • Drive forklifts and trucks as needed, following all safety rules.
• Maintain GMP's:
  • Perform both on-going and week-ending sanitation duties as required.
  • Ensure cleaning procedures are followed.
  • Use proper cleaning/sanitizing chemical-handling procedures and equipment.
  • Maintain a clean work area; keep floors swept, brooms, squeegees, etc. in proper place. Empty trash cans/bins as needed.
• Responsible for addressing potential food safety and quality issues of the product.
  • Maintain personal cleanliness, wash hands frequently, wear hairnet, wear sanitary gloves.
  • Do not store chemicals too close to food products.
  • Avoid spilling oil or cleaning fluids on food products.
  • Follow color code policy.
  • Follow proper procedures, practices and training.
  • Be familiar with all process flow diagrams.
  • Know all critical control points in all processes.
• Train co-workers as needed:
  • Exchange information and procedures on reading and interpreting equipment manuals.
  • Train co-workers in correct trouble shooting procedures.
  • Instruct operators in correct operation, using theory and GMP practices.
• Perform Leadership Roles as Required:
  • Insure operators are operating equipment correctly.
  • Perform job functions and conduct self in a confident and professional manner
  • Suggest correct required procedures to co-worker.
• Informs Supervisor on a timely basis all operational problems encountered and what action was taken to resolve the problems with recommendations to prevent reoccurrences. This includes the documentation of operation trouble spots to corrective action.
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner, working safely, taking precautions in preventing product and/or equipment damages and losses, cooperating with co-workers and maintaining good housekeeping practices at all times.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma preferred; General Education Degree (GED) required. One to three month related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, and interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively with co-workers and supervisors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to calculate figures and add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR OTHER:

• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.

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 regularly required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read specifications and warning labels and to sort products, distance vision to operate lift trucks, color vision to sort product color coding, peripheral vision to operate forklift and operate line, depth perception to go up or down stairs and ladders, and the ability to adjust focus to sort product, to read labels, and specifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places; in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pay Information

Salary Range: $28.5061 to $37.7479/hr. depending on qualification

Full benefit details for this position can be found on our website https://www.treetop.com/careers/benefits/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employee individuals under the age of 18.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: [e-mail] or 509-697-7251.