Dairy Farmers of America
Maintenance Technician
Dairy Farmers of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Maintenance Technician – Kemps Minneapolis
Starting Wage:
$36.25/hour
Schedule:
Overnight, 10 hour shift, rotating schedule
Kemps, LLC has openings for Maintenance Mechanics, responsible for the maintenance and repairs for all property and production assets within the plant. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.
Kemps LLC is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we manufacture Milk and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Maintenance AAS, or Program Certificate in lieu of education
1+ years related experience preferred in a manufacturing facility including: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC
Knowledge of various equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor, relay, and process control and packaging equipment
Working knowledge of all phases of electric power, 480-240-120 and the lower voltage control wiring
1st Class B Boiler License preferred and/or willingness to obtain with company assistance.
Requires proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Physical activity including standing, walking, bending, and kneeling is required for the majority of the shift
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Requires working in cold production environments with varying levels of noise. (hearing protection and uniform/cold weather provided)
May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
*Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
Benefits
Central States Pension Plan and HRA totaling over $1,500/year
Tuition Assistance
Union benefits: Medical, Life Insurance, Vision, Dental, STD
Employee Assistance Program Company and Union
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid training
Uniforms provided
Bi-annual footwear voucher
Company swag
Work for dairy farm families
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$36.25/hour
Schedule:
Overnight, 10 hour shift, rotating schedule
Kemps, LLC has openings for Maintenance Mechanics, responsible for the maintenance and repairs for all property and production assets within the plant. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.
Kemps LLC is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we manufacture Milk and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Maintenance AAS, or Program Certificate in lieu of education
1+ years related experience preferred in a manufacturing facility including: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC
Knowledge of various equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor, relay, and process control and packaging equipment
Working knowledge of all phases of electric power, 480-240-120 and the lower voltage control wiring
1st Class B Boiler License preferred and/or willingness to obtain with company assistance.
Requires proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Physical activity including standing, walking, bending, and kneeling is required for the majority of the shift
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Requires working in cold production environments with varying levels of noise. (hearing protection and uniform/cold weather provided)
May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
*Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
Benefits
Central States Pension Plan and HRA totaling over $1,500/year
Tuition Assistance
Union benefits: Medical, Life Insurance, Vision, Dental, STD
Employee Assistance Program Company and Union
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid training
Uniforms provided
Bi-annual footwear voucher
Company swag
Work for dairy farm families
#J-18808-Ljbffr