Mechanic - Mennel : Job Details

Title: MechanicDepartment: Grain Group SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair vehicles. The position is responsible for troubleshooting issues and fixing them aiming to maximum reliability and functionality. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of the Mennel Milling Company. PRIMARY WORK SHIFT: This position works Monday through Friday 7AM-4PM. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation. Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP's, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions. Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition. Identify mechanical problems by inspecting vehicle and mechanical/electrical components. Inspect vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade. Test parts and systems to ensure that vehicles are working properly. Use equipment to ensure that repairs and maintenance are effective. Conduct routine maintenance work aiming to vehicle functionality and longevity. Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts and fix issues. Keep logs on work and issues. Maintain equipment and tools in good condition. Operates grain handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Grade and inspect grain, corn, wheat and soybeans. Work safely with and around rail cars and/or grain trucks, semi-tractor trailers, and/or barges and other grain hauling vehicles. Sanitation of the grain bins and loading station. Maintenance activities as required to perform routine and emergency maintenance to equipment. Repairs motors, tractor / tractor trailers, combustion engines, pneumatic conveying components, conveyor systems, wheat handling & cleaning equipment, production machines, dryers and various pieces of grain handling equipment. Other duties may be assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position has no supervisory duties.QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required; Trade or vocational school certifications preferred 2+ years of heavy-duty truck, industrial or agricultural mechanic experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Computer proficiency is required. Ability to use laptops and diagnostics tools to analyze on-board computers and operating systems. Ability to use and understand complex tools and technical equipment. Attention to detail is a must. Class A CDL license preferred (After 90 days). Class A Inspector Certification (After 90 days). Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer. Must be flexible and adapt to change readily. Must be self-motivated and have good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to climb ladders, both fixed and portable. Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and work with a respirator. Ability to work at heights more than 180 ft. Ability to perform work in confined spaces. Ability to perform work wearing PPE such as hardhats, safety glasses, fall protection, safety shoes, etc. Ability to perform work in an industrial environment. LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.REASONING ABILITY:Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to conditions that are typical to a fast- paced manufacturing environment, including: moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions; employee must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment usually requires the use of hearing protection. Work involves exposure to common wheat allergens.