Plant Maintenance Tech

Koch Foods; Morton (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k Savings Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life insurance policy

Purchasing Program

On-the-Job Training Provided

Weekly Pay Check

Promotional Career Opportunities

Personal Protective Equipment provided

Company cook-outs and safety rewards

Job summary

Koch Foods is seeking a maintenance technician to support daily operations in a high-demand manufacturing environment. You will perform preventative and predictive maintenance, document activities, and work with the team to keep equipment running reliably.

The role emphasizes adherence to lock-out/tag-out procedures, safety, and compliance with company and regulatory standards, in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing equipment repair experience required.
• Ability to replace basic component parts on equipment.
• Mechanical diagnostics and repair experience.
• Knowledge of wire belt and plastic conveyor repairs, and sprocket alignment and installation.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to ensure equipment is operational.
• Perform daily preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment.
• Record and document maintenance performed.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance shop.
• Follow proper lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Assist to ensure adherance to all company, state and federal regulations.

Skills

Equipment repair

Component replacement

Mechanical diagnostics

Conveyor repair knowledge

Job description

• Work with a team to ensure equipment is operational.
• Perform daily preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment.
• Record and document maintenance performed.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance shop.
• Follow proper lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Assist to ensure adherance to all company, state and federal regulations.
• All other relevant duties to the job.

Requirements

• Manufacturing equipment repair experience required.
• Ability to replace basic component parts on equipment.
• Mechanical diagnostics and repair experience.
• Knowledge of wire belt and plastic conveyor repairs, and sprocket alignment and installation.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly stand and/or walk throughout shift.
• Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production lines.
• Exposure to heat (99°F, 37°C) and cold (45°F, 4°C).
• Exposure to damp, wet and cold environments.
• Regularly lift 25+ lbs.
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors.

Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
• Company Sponsored Purchasing Program
• On-the-Job Training Provided
• Weekly Pay Check
• Promotional Career Opportunities
• All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
• Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
• Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!

KOCH FOODS IS A DIVERSE COMPANY THAT BELIEVES ITS EMPLOYEES ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR INVESTING IN ITS FUTURE. AT KOCH FOODS, EVERY TEAM MEMBER IS CRITICAL IN HELPING US DELIVER ON OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS. KOCH FOODS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PARTNER.