Maintenance Technician- Nights

REI Employment Company, LLC; Iowa; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rembrandt Foods in Iowa is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Lead to oversee routine and preventative maintenance of the breaking facility, physical plant, boilers, refrigeration, and supporting equipment. You will test chemicals, manage inventories, and coordinate with management on daily maintenance issues, including weekend coverage.

The role requires mechanical, electrical, and plumbing knowledge, the ability to operate power tools and tractors, and strict adherence to safety rules and

Qualifications

• Awareness of surroundings with respect to climate, atmosphere and equipment.
• Mechanical, electrical, metalworking and plumbing knowledge.
• Ability to operate power tools safely and understand safety procedures.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and communicate clearly.
• On-call duties including nights and weekends; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of breaking facility and physical plant operations.
• Operate and maintain boiler, refrigeration and electrical systems.
• Test chemicals and treat water for boilers and ice builders.
• Unload trucks and manage inventories of tools, parts and supplies.
• Coordinate with breaking management on daily maintenance issues.
• Support lead floor and process operator duties when needed.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Metalworking

Plumbing knowledge

Tool operation

Tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Job Summary

Responsible for maintenance duties of Breaking and Physical plant including but not limited to routine and preventative maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds. Responsible for: testing and treatment of water and unloading trucks. Responsible for up-keep and operation of egg breaking machines, refrigeration equipment, boilers, electrical systems and generator. Manage and order tools, parts and supply inventories. Rotating on call position including nights and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance duties of breaking facility
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of physical plant
• Responsible for generator upkeep and operation
• Responsible for egg breaking machines upkeep and operation
• Test chemicals and treat water for boilers and ice builders
• Unload trucks with tractor
• Communicate with breaking management on day-to-day maintenance issues
• Manage and order tools, parts and supply inventories
• Snow removal with shovel and/or tractor when necessary
• Responsible for preventative and routine maintenance of building, equipment and grounds
• Responsible for maintenance operations of plant on scheduled weekends
• Perform Lead Floor Person and Process Operator’s duties and responsibilities when necessary
• Interact with USDA
• Follow all OSHA safety regulations and procedures
• Understand and interpret company, industry, state and federal regulations
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Backup: A trained designee will be appointed by management to cover for absences or vacancies; refer to Rembrandt Foods site-specific facility back-up matrix on file.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required: Awareness and knowledge of surroundings in relation to climate, atmosphere and equipment Mechanical, electrical, metal working and plumbing knowledge Ability to operate power tools and equipment safely Knowledge of basic chemical usage and safety Ability to drive shag truck with/without tanker attached Drive tractors, trucks Ability to work on a fast-paced line Ability to work in high elevations Ability to read, understand and effectively communicate information through writing and speaking so others will understand On call duties to include nights and weekends Attention to detail Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination Independent Self Starter/Team Player Mathematical skills: General Arithmetic/Basic algebra/Percentages/Fractions Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, Touch Screens Advanced English: fluent: speaking, reading and writing

Preferred: Fine Motor Skills

Equipment

• Rubber Boots/Frocks/ Hearing Protection/ Safety Glasses/ Hair nets/beard nets/Respirator mask/Harness/ Hard hat Trucks/ Tractor/Grounds-keeping equipment Hand tools/ Power tools Large push broom, kitchen pull broom/Squeegee, floor mop/ High pressure wand/ Air hoses

Universal Expectations

• Follow all Safety and Bio-Security Procedures
• Ensure that all care is provided with respect to customer, client and co-workers’ rights
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Adhere to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks

Rembrandt Foods was founded in 2000 with the fundamental vision to be a fully integrated, sustainable egg products company. Since our inception, Rembrandt has grown from a simple, layer and breaking processor, supplying raw egg to the industry, to a fully engaged processor supplying a range of traditional and emerging egg products to the food industry. Now, with the investment of AGR Partners in 2022, Rembrandt Foods is poised to expand its range of capabilities, with a dedication to the egg products industry that is part of our heart-and-soul.