Classic Jerky Company, a Jack Link's owned business, is a leader in private brand meat snacks offering a diverse portfolio of high quality products to our retail partners.  We are stewards of our customer brand - quality, value and safety are paramount in all that we do.

Hours:  Monday - Friday 1:30pm-10:00pm 

Perform mechanical repair and maintenance duties

Perform routine maintenance and follow the preventive maintenance program.

Performing electrical and mechanical maintenance on all equipment

Perform general maintenance duties including repairs, preventive maintenance duties including repair, preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance for the building.

Inspect equipment and perform preventative maintenance

Perform preventative maintenance and basic repair on all plant equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to day preventative maintenance and repair of all types of plant equipment.
• Understanding the importance for equipment repairs and eliminate possible downtimes be aware of parts / tools accounting to prevent food contamination in the process.
• Responsible for inspection, repairs, but not limited
• Follow, without exception, all work instructions and safety policies, including use of all PPE and safety equipment
• Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery
• Repair all equipment including electrical, mechanical and hydraulics
• Able to understand the operation cycle and functions off each production line.
• Observe and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of problem
• Adjust functional parts of devices and be able to set up production lines.
• Lubricate and clean machinery and support equipment to maintain housekeeping and preventive maintenance standards within the plant.
• Document Parts and supplies used in daily process.
• Accomplish all work orders to maintain safety; reduce downtime; decrease scrap; improve quality production; and improve plant efficiency
• Follows all safety rules and procedures including Lockout/Tagout program, housekeeping, and 5S standards and observes the operations to insure a safe work environment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have experience in maintenance
• Experience working on electrical systems, welding, and fabrication
• Must have troubleshooting experience with conveyor systems.
• Ability to operate Equipment for repair purposes
• Able to read blue prints and Electrical schematics.
• Have a knowledge and work with 3 phase power lines.
• Able to communicate effectively be a Team Player with all Departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to follow all safety requirements
• Able to work at heights / operate Scissor lifts and fork lifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. However; the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. 

EEO Statement:

Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.