Processing Maintenance

Hen Haven LLC; Clearfield (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hen Haven LLC in Clearfield, Iowa, is seeking a Barn Maintenance worker responsible for maintaining the processing plant and equipment. Key duties include performing maintenance on process equipment, communicating with managers about issues, and ensuring compliance with FDA and USDA regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, previous maintenance experience in the poultry industry preferred, and the ability to lift over 75 lbs. Join a winning team in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in the poultry industry preferred.
• English reading and writing abilities are required.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on process equipment.
• Communicate with production manager about equipment issues.
• Report food safety and quality issues to supervisor.

Skills

Reading and comprehension skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 75+ lbs

Ability to work weekends and holidays

Education

High School or GED preferred

Job description

The Barn Maintenance is responsible for the maintaining the operational condition of the processing plant, equipment, and other physical assets of the farm. Will be responsible of monitoring all periodic equipment and system maintenance, preventive maintenance, and assist with repairing broken equipment as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform maintenance on process equipment. This includes packers, stackers, palletizers, integrated belts, denesters, and all other related equipment to the process area.
• Work with PMSI program to monitor and maintain flow of eggs into the process area.
• Communicate with production manager and production leads about any issues regarding the flow of eggs into the process area and equipment.
• Work closely with Process Manager to ensure process functions properly day to day.
• Oversee process area and equipment when Process Manager is away or off.
• Understand and follow all SOP’s related to the job while maintain a safe work environment.
• Responsible for maintaining tools clean and in good working conditions.
• Keep inventory of parts and equipment.
• Report any food safety and quality issues to their direct supervisor.
• Responsible for having effective communication with the Production Manager and assist with efficiencies.
• Compliance to FDA, USDA rules and regulations. Including Hen Haven Biosecurity Policies and Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Food Defense Programs.

Qualifications

• High School or GED preferred
• Previous maintenance experience in the poultry industry preferred.
• Reading and comprehension skills necessary to read, understand and follow SOP’s and other written instructions or work details.
• English reading and writing abilities
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and well with all levels of employees and management
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work weekends and holiday hours is required based on the production demand.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull 75+lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to bend and lift and twist on different surfaces, including concrete.
• Be able to withstand uncomfortable conditions, such as heat and cold.

Join Hen Haven, LLC and become part of a winning team!

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 required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.