Mill Labor

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding; Colorado; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding in Colorado is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician for their feedmill operations. This position is crucial for ensuring the machinery operates smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical abilities and a solid understanding of electrical systems.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, performing maintenance tasks, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should be capable of working in a loud environment and be prepared for various physical demands.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain machinery for proper functioning.
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks using a computerized system.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain parts inventory.
• Participate in daily housekeeping and safety compliance.

Skills

Understanding of electrical systems

Mechanical abilities

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

REPORTS TO

Feedmill Manager and Assistant Feedmill Manager

FLSA STATUS

Hourly, Ag-exempt

FUNCTION

Ensures mill operation by inspecting machinery and performing maintenance/repair.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Identifies and prioritizes mill maintenance by visually inspecting machinery for proper functioning (includes: electrical, batching, boilers, and liquid tanks)

Performs preventative maintenance by utilizing a computerized work order system and carrying out maintenance tasks.

Maintains maintenance records by documenting observations, work performed, and parts used.

Maintains parts inventory by communicating parts needed and organizing parts.

Schedules downtime or after-hours maintenance work and necessary contract work.

Works in various capacities when another employee is absent or as necessary (may include: receiving, flaking, and loader operation).

Participates in daily housekeeping, including cleaning and organizing millwork areas.

Complies with applicable OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations; maintains appropriate compliance records.

Complies with applicable safety rules and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding of electrical systems and boilers.

Mechanical abilities

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers; ability to compute rate, ration, and percent.

COMPETENCY

Expected to coordinate projects, conserve organizational resources, demonstrate understanding of Company policy, adapt to changes in the work environment, exhibit sound, and accurate judgment, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and high temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and is exposed to work in high, precarious places. May be assigned to duties that require the use of a respirator. Pulmonary function test and respirator fit test would apply.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees may be required to wear hardhat; eyes, ears, and respiratory protection daily. See your Manager for the PPE requirements for your job.
• Lifting, carrying, push/pull, pinch/grip, reaching overhead and away from the body, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, squat and climbing are essential to this job.