This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Portales, NM.

Purpose:

Working in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager, effectively manage all maintenance functions and personnel related to the operation of the Hampton Farms production facility. The Senior Maintenance Technician of Hampton Farms is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. The Senior Maintenance Technician provides a critical position in Hampton Farms food quality and safety for producing our peanut products. Being a producer of peanuts and peanut products, the Senior Maintenance Technician is aware of risks involved with regards to maintaining Hampton Farms quality standards, proper packaging, proper labeling, all receiving, and shipments are properly inspected and all documentation is correct and accurate. Primary responsibilities include the repair and maintenance of equipment and the facility along with minimizing downtime and preventing down time through Hampton Farm’s Preventative Maintenance program. The Senior Maintenance Technician is trained in various areas pertaining to the job required. The Senior Maintenance Technician must maintain a clean and sanitary environment and must be familiar with the activity on the production floor to react if a crisis arises.

Essential Duties and Description: include the following though other duties may be assigned:

• Job functions and job duties will be primarily driven by work order requests. Responsibilities will include communicating problems; providing maintenance and repair services as directed; providing day and night time coverage for emergency duties; and accurately recording and submitting time-keeping and work order related paperwork.
• Partnering with other Hampton Farms team members in being committed to delivering the best possible experience to our customers and employees in support of our mission, vision, and values.
• Assist Plant Manager in scheduling work and determining needs for equipment and supplies.
• Perform various refrigeration, plumbing and heating-related duties; cut, thread, assemble and lay pipe; assist in the purchase, installation, repair and maintenance of various plumbing, heating, and air conditioning fixtures, perform welding and metal fabrication; diagnose and repair electrical systems for roasting, packaging, and all other equipment associated with the process.
• Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring throughout the facility; perform troubleshooting to repair or replace dryer/roaster fans and motors.
• Estimate cost of labor and materials for work orders; obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies needed by the facility.
• Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and requirements.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintain tools and equipment safe, clean, and proper working condition per operating manual.
• Perform a variety of skilled building maintenance including repairs to doors, windows, roofs, and other building parts.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment; test and replace circuits; coordinate emergency repairs and large complex projects; troubleshot and correct defective systems; welding; perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Maintain various records related to labor, materials, and work orders.
• Purchases approved tools, equipment, and materials through Purchase Orders. Knowledge and understanding of the Net Suite program.
• Operate forklifts to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.
• If forklift certified, will operate, and maintain preventively production vehicles and equipment, including daily forklift checklist. Will be Hampton Farms licensed forklift operator if applicable.
• Monitor/Maintain all equipment within the facility (inside and outside)
• Ensure all machines are up to date on preventative maintenance programs per operating manual
• Enter work into Maintenance Connect (Maintenance Program)
• Daily checks of equipment, if needed.
• Engage in measure of improvement and development of a workable preventative maintenance program.
• Communication to Maintenance Manager if a problem arises
• Make sure all machines are properly started and stopped to minimize maintenance and down time.
• Make sure all trash is removed daily and at the end of the shift.
• Position requires standing for up to eight hours or more and lifting weights up to 50 pounds at times.
• Be able to work in extreme environmental changes such as weather.
• Motivate staff to make an effective and efficient team.
• Monitor and enforce all company policies giving direction to employees.
• Operate lift trucks and boom lifts.
• Be on call according to schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly management meetings.

Skills and Competencies:

• Based on job performance, has required skills and knowledge to complete the responsibilities of his/her role.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of work place policies and rules, customer’s requests and production/business needs.
• Understands the origin and purpose behind company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Acts in accordance with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Must possess good communication skills, written and oral.
• Participates in GMP Training, annual or as assigned.
• Understands HACCP Standards and SQF requirements

Measures for Success:

• 100 % maintenance program fulfilled accurately and timely.
• Maintaining quality service by following organization standards.
• Work with team members to maintain the Preventative Maintenance program and minimizing downtime.
• Scheduling, laying out and assigning work.
• Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

Quality Assurance:

• Knows and adheres to GMP Policy and all Quality policies and procedures
• Assists in identifying and/or reporting non-conforming product to aid in eliminating waste.
• ANYONE who is aware of a food safety/quality issue is to stop production immediately and inform Quality Assurance and their Manager or Supervisor of the food safety/quality issue(s) to determine whether or not product/material should be placed on hold.
• Communicates daily with Quality Assurance Manager to ensure customer specifications are met.

General Expected Behaviors

Problem Solving

Safety

Work Ethic

Communication

Additional Sanitation Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure all chemical containers are labeled and used in the correct way.
• Ensure overall compliance and adherence to sanitation schedule and/or requirements.

** If the Maintenance Technician(s) is out, a trained responsible person shall be designated to run the Maintenance department. Another maintenance Technician will be the designee, there are 2 total Technicians. **

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends.
• Ability to clearly present recommendations/ideas and to summarize issues.
• Ability to appropriately handle and maintain confidential material.

Desired:

• 1-3 years’ experience in production operations in food manufacturing.
• 1-3 years’ experience with maintenance in food manufacturing.
• Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively.

Skills/Competencies:

• Second language (Spanish), a strong plus
• Proficient in standard Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None Required. Forklift certifications, helpful or as needed.

Job Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with the essential functions of this job classification are as follows: Medium Work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of these for Light Duty. Continuous standing or sitting in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break).

Other demand levels for this job may include the following, infrequently:

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Described in terms of height, steepness, duration, and type of structure climbed.

Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing mobile dexterity duties. Described in terms of type or condition of surface and activities during which balance must be maintained. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Described in terms of duration. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Described in terms of duration. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Frequently – Activity exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift. Frequently – Activity exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.

Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Frequently – Activity exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.

Work Environment

• Combination of manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance
• Life Insurance
• 401K Matching
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com OR www.meherrinag.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Electrical: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person