Burke - Facility Tech 1st shift 3/2/2

1st Shift: 6:00AM - 6:00PM - 3/2/2 Schedule

Pay Rate: $22.25 to $31.00/hr (based on experience)

The primary role of the facility technician is to continuously improve the reliability, efficiency and maintenance of the Building/Grounds and support equipment.

Knows and follows HACCP program and principles, USDA guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains tool room equipment regarding plates, knives and blades; performs routine preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and physical structures, and on the plumbing, mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems; Ensures safe and optimum functioning equipment; systems, and processes .
• Performs set up/tear down of process equipment daily.
• Facility rounds to inspect and record various repairs needed.
• Inspects facility safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems to insure compliance is always maintained.
• Will be required to work with and develop equipment and ideas deemed to be confidential information and/or trade secrets owned by the company. This person will be required to protect the company's rights in and ownership of those trade secrets and confidential information

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One-year experience in facility maintenance and repair
• Familiarity with forklift, skid loaders, and similar equipment a plus
• Requires basic math, reading, and writing skills, manual dexterity, and ability to maintain a rapid pace for extended periods
• Self-motivation and team attitude essential
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and have the physical ability to do the following tasks for extended periods of time: standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing up steps and using ladders
• Able to work in loud and hot and cold environments
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Account
• Profit-sharing Opportunities
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Earn PTO weekly
• Fitness Center
• Product Discounts

Burke Corporation is a leader in the production of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Burke is a focused team of professionals that combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, flexibility and integrity. Our spirit of continuous improvement creates win/win relationships and a shared sense of confidence in quality and safety.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.