Job description

Opal Foods is accepting applications for the position of Farm Maintenance Lead II for our School Farm in Neosho, MO. This is a hands-on working position that supervises maintenance techs and performs upkeep, maintenance, and repair of production equipment/facilities and conducts maintenance planning duties for the assigned facility while ensuring compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations. This position will work in the laying hen houses and must be able to work in a farm/live animal environment. This position will also assist the Production Manager with other projects and duties as needed. Pay determined based on relevant experience.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain and follow preventative maintenance program for all machines, fans, belts, motors, chains, feeders, augurs, etc. related to production
• Ensure production maintenance techs are performing their duties, and that all production equipment is working properly
• Assign tasks to maintenance technicians and provide overall guidance
• Maintain records for preventative maintenance, fire protection equipment, etc.
• Ensure the maintenance team follows the preventative maintenance program and record keeping
• Be available/reachable for emergencies 24/7
• Maintain building and facility maintenance throughout the year
• Order parts and help maintain and manage spare parts inventory
• Oversee manure belt maintenance program and schedule

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
• Work in a general farm environment around live animals

Requirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)

• 1 Year previous experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipment
• Previous experience related to laying houses
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Must be available 24/7 (able to be reached/on call) if not able to do this for a period of time this must be communicated with your Production Manager
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proven knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, plumbing, and troubleshooting
• Willing to work off schedule shifts and/or nights when necessary

About Opal Foods: 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 PTO, holiday pay, 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies requiring employees to have no contact with any bird species of any kind, other than the laying hens owned by the company, including but not limited to domestic ducks, geese, wild birds, chickens, and pet birds of any kind?

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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