Fleet & Mill Maintenance Technician

Company Overview Livestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of livestock producer's operations. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with the producer to design a feeding program that is specific to their operation.

Mission Statement Our Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing and service.

Guiding Principle Our focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.

Position Summary The Fleet & Mill Maintenance Technician is responsible for ongoing and preventative fleet & feed mill maintenance objectives. This individual will work as a full-time mechanic and report directly to the Location Facility Manager.

Job Responsibilities Mechanical repair of fleet of 12-15 trucks and trailers, as well as the feed mill(s)
Preventative maintenance of fleet and feed mill(s)
Develop maintenance schedules and procedures for ongoing maintenance

Perform troubleshooting to solve repair issues

Communicate and identify needs and plans for improvement

Maintain part and tool inventory

Ensure compliance of safety policies

Assist with any and all production needs

Other tasks as assigned from time to time by management

Qualifications and Skills Diesel certificate, with a minimum of 3+ years related experience and/or training.

Mechanical repair and preventative maintenance skills

Welding and/or fabrication experience

Ability to manage spare parts inventory and associated costs

Valid Driver’s License-CDL preferred but not required

Mathematical aptitude

Safety minded

Works well in team environment

Physical Requirements Must be able to work at heights

Ability to regularly carry, move, push, pull, and/or lift up to 75 pounds

Ability to climb ladders and stairways

Regular bending and stooping

Standing for up to 8 hours at a time

Hand dexterity in order to operate controls, radios, and tools

Ability to hear radio communications, alarms, machinery sounds, and crew instructions

Benefits and Perks All full-time employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package
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