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Do you possess experience in facility maintenance and safety programs? Are you a trained industrial mechanic? Are you willing to get your hands dirty and turn a wrench as part of the maintenance team? Do you have experience in plant operations and electrical and mechanical maintenance? If so, AND you have excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you!

The maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for overseeing and conducting all maintenance tasks at Wilbur-Ellis’s two Pet Nutrition locations in St. Joseph, Mo. The position will be responsible for fabrication, electrical, preventive maintenance, and other maintenance tasks that are necessary to keep each facility running at optimal capacity and efficiency. This position will be the main point of contact for operations staff to solve problems with equipment and building issues.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or other related fields, with an Associate Degree or Technical Degree in a pertinent field, is a bonus

• Valid driver's license required

• Working knowledge of manufacturing environments or other manufacturing experience

• General understanding of Preventive Maintenance programs and how to implement these in a manufacturing facility

• Ability to multitask and problem-solve in manufacturing environments

• Experience using Microsoft computer products

• Ability to implement and oversee company policy

• Ability to evaluate mechanical issues and implement solutions

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.

• Ability to travel to both locations within St. Joseph daily

• Preferred- experience and skills in many facets of industrial operations, including welding, electrical, bearings, chains, shafts, belts, electric motors, etc.

Preferred Skills or Certifications:

• Welding certifications, electrical certifications

• Mechanical knowledge of processing equipment such as mixers, screw conveyors, hammer mills, grain legs

Key Personal Attributes:

• A professional individual with strong leadership and organization skills

• Enthusiasm in creating a positive attitude in the work environment

• An individual with a high level of integrity, who will represent the Company well

• A team player who excels at building relationships across departments

• Strong communication skills to connect effectively with operations staff at both locations in St. Joseph

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables:

• Oversee and conduct all maintenance tasks for both Ameri-Mill and Ameri-Pac locations in St. Joseph

• Travel between both facilities in St. Joseph and to and from vendors

• Lead by example. This is a hands-on role

• Work with location management personnel to coordinate major equipment repair, monitor parts inventory levels, and maintain written machinery maintenance SOPs

• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs to meet mechanical needs and ensure compliance with quality standards

• Ability to work off-hours when needed, including but not limited to nights and weekends

• Confer with operations management teams as it pertains to equipment breakdowns and potential issues with our facilities

• Handle fabrication duties for various small projects within each facility

• Follow up on any and all corrective actions that require maintenance oversite

• Respond quickly to emergency maintenance situations and provide contractor oversite when needed to provide a solution

• Work directly with contractors to insure 3rd party work is completed safely and meets quality specifications

• Oversee and manage equipment list and assess new equipment for preventative maintenance needs and failure points

• Assist safety and quality teams when needed to ensure compliance with regulatory rules and regulations

• Serve as member of Food Safety Team.

• Participate in any and all training that is required for the role

• Responsible for reporting mechanical and electrical problems to management, up to and including stopping a production line.

• Ensure compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines, Ameri-Pac work rules, Ameri-Pac Standard Operating Procedures, FDA and OSHA guidelines, as well as Federal and State laws governing the workplace.

• Other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $29.47 - $39.28 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Our Nutrition business line is able to hire in the following states:

AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Our Nutrition business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added feed ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries. Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors. We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers.

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