
Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, was built out of a passion for the Great American Farm and its traditions. You’ll see that in our people and our products. We are changing the way pork is processed; learn more about what we do at redwoodfarmsmp.com/.
Responsibilities
---Areas of Accountability---
All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Train & Guide Technicians Delegate Tasks & Manage Workflow Maintain & Install Equipment Uphold Company Standards & Policies
--Essential Duties and Responsibilities--
- Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
- Perform routine equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and service to ensure reliability and equipment uptime
- Develop, maintain, and delegate weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work orders
- Inspect and maintain heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems
- Monitor equipment and inventory and ensure team is staying within department budget
- Assist with new installations and help coordinate large renovations or projects
- Maintain and ensure adherence to a clean work environment to promote safety and product quality
- Champion new and existing company policies and train new employees on procedures
- Act as liaison between upper management/FUI Corporate Office and the employee
- Review timesheets and assist
- Payroll with attendance-related inquires, when needed
- Clearly communicate and present disciplinary documents, informing HR when required
- Receive employee concerns and attempt to resolve problems
- Monitor employee productivity and performance; providing constructive feedback and coaching when needed
- Communicate any accidents, threats, downtime, or cost-saving measures to upper management
- Assist other production and maintenance personnel as needed or requested
- Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description.
- Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal work load.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance; or relevant technical degree, required
- 2+ years in maintenance supervisory role, preferred
- Knowledge of USDA regulations and experience in food production, preferred
- Experience with automation and Allen Bradley PLC programming with Studio 5000 and Rs Logix 500, preferred
- Experience or willingness to learn HVAC, refrigeration, and boiler skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; bilingual skills (English and Spanish), desired
- Skilled in operating welders, torches, and metalworking equipment
- Ability to safely operate skid steers, forklifts, tractors, trucks, and Simon lifts
- Read and understand warnings, manuals, and wiring schematics
- Capability to lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds, occasionally
- Stand and/or move on feet for up to 12 hours per day or more depending on projects and breakdowns
- Bend, lift, turn and/or twist body, frequently
Redwood Farms Meat Processors
Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa 51334
US