Maintenance Tech - Egg Processing

Job Duties

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Technician for our Litchfield, MN egg processing plant. This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations. This position will also assist the Maintenance Lead with other projects and duties as needed. This position will require working some evenings and weekends.

Position Responsibilities:

Meet or exceed plant business plan and KPI’s

Keep equipment running and operational during processing hours

Perform preventive and urgent maintenance of general production machinery and equipment

Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments

Take a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down time

Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform duties

Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision

Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

Have basic SQF knowledge and understanding

Adhere to all company Good Manufacturing Procedures

Physical Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:

Fast paced work environment.

Lift fifty or more pounds on a regular basis.

Bend, lift, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb.

Requirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)

Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Organized and detail oriented

Willing to work off schedule shifts and/or days when necessary

Prior experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipment

Prefer some welding experience but not necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

Opal Foods formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.

Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a matching 401K plan.

Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Education Required

None

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$25.00 - $30.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55355

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

49107

Job Benefits

Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a matching 401K plan, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Holiday pay.