Orland, IN - Maintenance Technician

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Full Time Technical Orland, Orland, IN, US

15 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.00 To $40.00 Annually

With roots in northeast Indiana, we are a family-owned company that has been raising and processing organic and all-natural chicken with the help of local farm families for over 30 years. We are vertically integrated and oversee every process within the company, from our chicks hatching at our family-owned hatchery, being placed within our community of more than 180 farm families, to owning two feed mills that process our corn and soybean meal mixture.

We do our best to source our feed ingredients from local farmers to minimize our carbon footprint. We strive to be a company of dedicated, faithful people who ethically produce naturally grown poultry for consumers who enjoy wholesome, great-tasting food.

Responsible for maintaining and repairing the refrigeration and utility systems while complying with PSM and RMP guidelines. This position requires a candidate that has a strong attention to detail and is safety conscious.

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Know and follow Miller Poultry Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Know all plant rules and GMP's.
• Knowledge of safety rules.
• Knowledge of first aid program.
• Must know and pass all tests for:
  Confined Space Entry, Hot Work Permit program, pallet jack, forklift, and scissor lift, and LOTO.
• Must know animal welfare rules.

• Accountability
  - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability
  - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral
  - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written
  - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Detail Oriented
  - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Energetic
  - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical
  - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Initiative
  - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Organized
  - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Experience:

Six months to one year related experience.

Other Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license.

$22-28 pay based on experience.

100% of our operations are in the surrounding communities of northeast Indiana and southern Michigan. At Miller Poultry, our employees enjoy the following:

• Competitive pay
• Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance
• Employee store with a discount on Miller Poultry products
• State-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology

We are your employer if you are ambitious and take pride in your work. As we continue to grow, opportunities for advancement are endless!