MI - Production Maintenance I

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch; Boston Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbruck Poultry Ranch is seeking a Production Maintenance I to maintain facilities, systems, and equipment to high quality standards on a Michigan farm. The role involves repairing daily equipment, electrical components, lighting, and HVAC-related systems, while supporting safety and biosecurity protocols.

You will perform preventive maintenance, operate tractors for pest control, and contribute to various remodeling projects as needed. A flexible schedule, including weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• University degree preferred, or similar or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Able to work around moving machinery comfortably
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Repair equipment used daily.
• Drive tractor & spray for insects, microorganisms, and submicroscopic infectious agents.
• Change and repair lighting issues, including dimmers.
• Repair doors, both overhead and manual.
• Incinerator repairs.
• Flush water lines and add cleaner as needed.
• Repair egg saver pneumatic controls.
• Repair conveyor drives and water systems (depending on job location).
• Check and repair chlorine and parafos pumps.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment, fixing feed chains, fan frames, and blade repair.
• Repair heaters and troubleshoot floor heat and boilers.
• Maintenance on driveways, lawn, and snow care.
• Maintain grounds around all buildings.
• Possible construction remodeling projects; add stir fans and/or tube fans; troubleshoot electrical components.
• Minor office maintenance and repair.
• Run diagnostics on generators for the whole farm, and perform bathroom and breakroom repairs.
• Check and troubleshoot load cells. Tare a feed bin.
• Keep workstation and shops clean & organized.
• Any other duties assigned by management.
• Comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and report incidents of abuse, neglect, or breaches of biosecurity.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Equipment repair

Safety compliance

Education

University degree preferred

Job description

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MI - Production Maintenance I

Production Full Time Hourly Manual Labor Saranac, MI, US

Position Summary:

Maintain the facilities, systems, and equipment to Herbruck’s strictest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Repair equipment used daily.
• Drive tractor & spray for insects, microorganisms, and submicroscopic infectious agents.
• Change and repair lighting issues, including dimmers.
• Repair doors,s both overhead and manual.
• Incinerator repairs.
• Flush water lines and add cleaner as needed.
• Repair egg saver pneumatic controls.
• Repair conveyor drives and water systems (depending on job location)
• Check and repair chlorine and parafos pumps.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment, fixing feed chains, fan frames, and blade repair
• Repair heaters without assistance; troubleshoot floor heat and boilers.
• Maintenance on driveways, lawn, and snow care
• Maintain grounds around all buildings.
• Possible construction remodeling projects; adding stir fans and/or tube fans; amp & troubleshoot electrical components.
• Minor office maintenance and repair
• Run diagnostics on generators for the whole farm, and perform bathroom and breakroom repairs.
• C3 diagnostics, changing cords and boards.
• Check and troubleshoot load cells. Tare a feed bin.
• Keep workstation and shops clean & organized.
• Any other duties assigned by management
• Comply with thestricteststandards for animal welfare and report incidents of abuse,neglect, orbreachesof biosecurity to preserve the health and welfare of our birds.

Qualifications:

• University degree preferred, or similar or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Able to work around moving machinery comfortably
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Working in a farm environment with very dusty conditions
• Does not own or maintain routine contact with swine, birds, cattle, sheep, goats, or unprocessed eggs.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Working in an environment with live animals which can be dusty, dirty, and seasonally hot or cold.
• Ability to remain standing and/or walking for extended periods of time on concrete floors.
• Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and lift at least 25 pounds. Continuously throughout the day, and occasionally lift 50 pounds.

Safety:

• Follow all company safety rules and biosecurity protocol.
• Complete monthly required safety training.
• PIT Certified.
• Report any safety concerns to the manager.