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A leading company in pistachio processing is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Hanford, California. This role focuses on maintaining and improving plant production assets, following safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background and a proven ability to work effectively within a team of skilled professionals.
Job DescriptionJob Description
Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members.
The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing daily tasks assigned by the Maintenance Department, focusing on maintaining and improving the reliability of plant production assets. This role requires adherence to all SOPs, GMPs, safety protocols, and company standards while ensuring work is performed to a professional standard. As a growth-oriented position, the technician is expected to demonstrate initiative in learning and mastering the electrical and mechanical skills necessary to complete all assigned tasks effectively. Candidates should understand their limitations, remain open to constructive feedback from leads, supervisors, and managers, and continuously work towards enhancing their skill set. By successfully executing these responsibilities, this position contributes to the overall goal of building a World-Class Maintenance Department.
SAFETY ABILITY:
Promote a "Safety First" culture by adhering to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hot Work, and Hazard Communication. Promptly report any near misses, injuries, or incidents to the Shift Supervisor, Production Supervisor, or Leads, ensuring proper documentation is completed.
QUALITY ABILITY:
Perform all duties in accordance with Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) established company policies and procedures
JOB ATTRIBUTES:
REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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 walk, stand for periods of time at work station, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision and depth perception. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company.
The job responsibilities for this roles is performed in a manufacturing environment which may include high levels of noise and as well as perform work in an outdoor environment. Working in outdoor conditions can include extreme cold, heat, or humidity; and sometimes can include work in dusty or muddy work conditions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
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