Shag Truck/Facilities Technician - Nights - Essentia

To operate the shag truck and assist with the loading, unloading, and delivery of product within the plant. This position will also provide support to the maintenance team and assist with preventive maintenance programs and other facilities projects as necessary.

• Base pay starting at $21.50 per hour
• $2.00 Shift Differential
• Benefits first of the month following date of hire
• 401(k) with employer match
• 9 paid holidays
• PTO starting at 120 hours per year , prorated based on hire date
• Other great benefits!!

JOB DUTIES

• Operate the shag truck in accordance with established procedures including the following:
• Check engine oil and fuel up truck at set intervals
• Check and maintain fuel in trailer refers
• Move trailers around lot
• Weigh trailers as directed
• Unload product being hauled when needed
• Perform trailer wash out when needed
• Maintain cleanliness of raw receiving area (washing floors, walls, equipment, etc.)
• Assure proper unrestricted traffic flow around the plant
• Operate pallet jack and forklift.
• Maintain a clean work area including proper care and storage of tools/equipment.
• Perform preventive and light maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with facilities maintenance projects as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Load tanker trailers.
• Dump inedible combos into scrap trailer.
• Mowing, weed eating, weed spraying.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work safely and be quality conscious.
• Ability to prepare and operate all machinery necessary to perform duties.
• General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
• Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner and in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack.
• Ability to work varying work schedules.
• Ability to communicate in oral and written form.
• Ability to interpret and work from oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
• Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunction and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
• Ability to cooperate with all team members.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work daily, weekends and overtime as necessary.
• Ability to assist in all work areas.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Approximate: 8-9 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
• Key: Occasional = 0% - 33%
• Frequent = 34% - 66%
• Continuous = 67% - 100%
• N/A = Not Applicable
• Standing - Continuous
• Sitting - Occasional
• Walking - Frequent
• Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Frequent
• Reaching Above Shoulder - Frequent
• Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Frequent
• Confined Spaces - Occasional

Working on Heights

• Unprotected Heights - Occasional
• Protected Heights - Occasional
• Lifting weights from 1 to 80 lbs. at waist level - Frequent
• Lifting weights from 1 to 60 lbs. at floor level - Frequent
• Lifting weights from 1 to 50 lbs. at shoulder level - Frequent

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials

• Weighing with up to 80 lbs. of force. - Frequent
• Working with/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Continuous
• Operating a Motor Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Continuous
• Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Continuous

Hand Movements

• Recording Data - Frequent
• Operating Office Equipment - Occasional
• Operating Computer - Occasional
• Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
• Firm Grasping (right and left) up to 80 lbs of force - Frequent
• Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Occasional
• Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Occasional
• Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access
• Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes
• Color Definition - Yes
• Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate
• and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform
• Job Duties - Yes
• Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Continuous
• Office - Occasional
• Multiple Locations - Occasional
• Plant - Continuous
• Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Continuous
• Rough Terrain - Occasional
• Other - N/A

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma or GED certificate required

Experience

• Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred
• Must be able to obtain Class A CDL license