McKee Foods Corporation Looking for Production Maintenance Technician – Line 212 at Collegedale, TN  Full Time

Pay Grade

$22.04 – $23.36 (hourly)

Schedule

2nd Shift

Sunday – Thursday, 2:15 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Additional hours as needed and occasional Friday work.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties:

• Perform maintenance equipment setups for all packaging equipment
• Operate all packaging and related equipment, monitor and maintain appropriate settings in accordance with SOP’s and SOC’s to ensure efficient and accurate runs while ensuring product purity
• Ensuring that product is properly wrapped and packaged to meet specifications and maintaining product flow
• Entering measurement data and accurately consuming packaging materials in OPM
• Independently conduct normal startups, shutdowns, and changeovers as needed (without the need of a mechanic)
• Timely trouble-shooting, and repair of all packaging equipment for normal operation
• Assist mechanics in rebuilding equipment and components on a routine basis
• Perform duties and fulfill responsibilities using safe techniques, procedures, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Keep maintenance records using Maximo (Work orders and PMs)
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other technicians and personnel, verbally and electronically, in order to efficiently work as a team to operate, repair, and maintain all packaging equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized tool board
• Keep all work areas and equipment clean and perform deep cleans when needed
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and compliance with, McKee Foods product purity standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and compliance with, McKee Foods safety rules and procedures
• Willing to teach and assist team members and others, to be taught, and assisted by team members
• Participate in and promote the McKee Operating System
• Perform other tasks, as needed, or when asked by supervision

Required Qualifications

• General mechanical aptitude
• Ability and willingness to work extended shifts, additional days and overtime as needed, including when the line is down
• Willingness to continual learning with Company provided training, technical courses, etc.(Travel maybe required)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-motivated with high initiative
• Basic math skills
• Adaptable to change and able to do multiple tasks; flexible
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to accept and adapt to change
• Ability to work effectively with others; team player
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to frequently lift and move 40 pounds
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to determine cause and effect; troubleshooting skills
• Ability to learn basic computer skills
• Good work record, safety, and attendance record; dependable
• Demonstrated desire to work hard
• Willingness to try new ideas
• Steel-toed slip resistant safety shoes required
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to company food safety, product purity, company policy and departmental procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and compliance with, McKee safety rules and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to GMP’s with a strong emphasis on Food Safety and Product Purity
• Strong commitment to and support of McKee Foods guiding values, policies, goals and objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience, such as maintenance
• Experience as a packaging machine operator
• Knowledge of McKee Foods Corporation and OSHA safety regulations
• Knowledge of OPM, LPS, and MSS software systems, Maximo, or personal computer experience
• Experience working with small power tools, hand tools, and measuring tools

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Health insurance, including prescription drug plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision care plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Direct deposit payroll
• Credit Union
• Shift differential pay
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Profit-sharing program
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (Premiums Paid by the Company)

**EOE, including disability/veterans**

McKee Foods is an equal opportunity employer.