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American Foods Group

Lead Person Maintenance Harvest

American Foods Group, Wright City, Missouri, United States, 63390

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Overview The Lead Person must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, STICK). Leads must be able to work either as a team or individually. Must comply with all company safety rules, lockout tagout (LOTO) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

Key Responsibilities

Lead up to 5 team members to perform daily tasks and paperwork

Implement mechanical and engineering projects

Ensure all assigned daily PM’s and paperwork are completed

Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order

Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed)

Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices

Setup machinery, visually inspect, test machinery and tear down machinery

Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problems or repair machine

Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts

Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery

Repairs and maintains the physical structures of the establishment

NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age and can be legally employed in the United States

6 months maintenance experience at American Foods Group

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 5+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 5 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment

Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors

Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT)

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals

Read, write, and orally communicate in English and ability to work with no or little supervision

Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership training

Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or school (Preferred)

Slaughter meat industry experience preferred

Bilingual English / Spanish

1 year in a leadership role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Plumbing

Welding

Industrial electrical

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems

Physical Demands

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices

Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and color vision

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Company Overview America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.

Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

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