Maintenance Team Leader - Othello, WA

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing and leading the activities of the shift maintenance team to ensure the smooth operation of equipment and the production of quality products to meet customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in all training activities for the position. Ensure the acquired skills and knowledge are applied.

• Ensures sanitation of equipment and housekeeping of the entire facility.

• Conducts oneself in a professional manner and ensures that personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the Company.

• Assists with mechanical line calls on shift, completes work orders as assigned, and plans and schedules additional work needed. Ensures that spare parts are available for plant systems, and orders parts as required.

• Under the supervision and direction of the maintenance supervisor, and other qualified maintenance department personnel, installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains wet-end, packaging and dock equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance on all wet-end, packaging and dock equipment. Support the Boiler/Refrigeration area and provide resources when a need arises.

• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and operable fashion. Accurately fills out and maintains the daily log.

• Communicates with Supervisors, Shift Managers, other Team Leaders and department personnel regarding equipment and/or line conditions. Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Other Information

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculate percentages to make proper adjustments and calibrations, as required.

• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English in a manner to successfully complete job duties.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to work with hazardous and corrosive chemicals in small areas.

• Must be able to use a computer and successfully navigate through various applications. Must be proficient at computer system data entry.

• Must be able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks on a regular basis.

• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.

• Must be able to work in extreme environments (cold, hot, humid and slippery). Must be able to work under challenging conditions such as hot and cold air, wet environments, hot and cold water, hot oil, slick floors and work around various industrial chemicals; inside and outside the plant in a safe manner.

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Must possess a working knowledge of welding functions.

• Must be able to read and understand mechanical schematics.

Job Requisition ID: 18880

Travel Required: None

Location(s): FG Plant - Othello

Country: United States

Rate of Pay: $38.28/hr

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage

• 401(k) savings plan

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Vacation Time

• Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Paid Family Building Leave

• Education Assistance

• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.