Maintenance Technician Lead

Summary:

Treasure Valley Farms is seeking a collaborative and proactive Maintenance Technician Lead to oversee a crew that ensures the processing facility's equipment can run at operational standards consistently and safely.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely startup of production lines while enforcing safety rules and policies.
• Diagnose and repair manufacturing equipment while also performing preventive maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspecting, tightening, lubricating, and performance checks on all production equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Maintain records on preventive maintenance programs including logs for compressors, plumbing, and refrigeration units.
• Partner with management on daily assignments and making critical production decisions specific to equipment reliability and product risk issues.
• Delegate assignments to maintenance staff, prioritize critical issues, and track progress to confirm quality standards are met.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and notify management to order as needed for preventive maintenance.
• Communicate daily with management for assignments and provide a professional opinion in making critical production decisions specific to equipment reliability and product risk issues.
• Champion a world-class safety culture through on-going trainings, enforcing LOTO policies, positive promotions, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies and local policies.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years in mechanical maintenance or related experience with proven food processing knowledge in food grade lubricants, kosher environments, food safety and sanitation standards.
• High diploma or equivalent with solid math and computer competences. Advanced degree or college coursework preferred.
• Valid in-state driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift and aerial lift operator certification tests.
• Basic motor, gearbox, pump, bearing and belt replacement skills with fabrication, design, and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Advanced welding and torch skills.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, electrical safety, confined space entry, PPE, fall-prevention, and other standard safety programs.
• Strong demonstrated leadership, multitasking, interpersonal, and communication skills. Bilingual Spanish is a plus
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role including manual dexterity and be able to work outside in year-round weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Ability to work long hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, per business needs.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.