JOB FUNCTION:

         To properly maintain plant and equipment
                             
            ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
                            

1. Actively participates in Continuous Improvement project and processes
2. Maintains plant and equipment including but not limited to all mixers, production belts, slicers, pallet jacks, pneumatic pumps, dish washers, and ovens        
3. Communicate with vendors to ensure availability and prices of replacement parts /or service
4. Performs emergency and routine repairs as needed
5. Participate in the AIB/FSSC22000 yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
6. Adhere to the plant’s HACCP plans
7. Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
8. Performs other duties as assigned

   ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
                                 
       1. Must communicate with others to ensure proper production flow to avoid line downtime.                            
       2. Must communicate with appropriate personnel to maintain plant to the best of our ability                                   
       3. Job tasks will be performed in a safe and professional manner and oriented to prevent the
           disruption of the production line.
      
             KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
2. One to three years of training maintenance related discipline ( electrical, plumbing, metals,

           welding, pneumatic, etc.)

3. Three to five years mechanics experience in bakery or other manufacturing facility
4. Must have working knowledge of pneumatics, mechanical  repair, HVAC systems and

          general maintenance

5. Must have the ability to become familiar with any applicable OSHA regulations

         (e.g. hazard communication, lockout/tagout, etc.,) and apply this knowledge
          to daily duties

             PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

1. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch and climb steps
2. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to, handle, or use objects, tools or controls.
3. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
4. Frequent lifting and required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.  Occasionally,

something may weigh than 50 pounds and assistance must be utilized.

5. Possessing good eye-hand coordination
6. Must be able to work independently
7. Must be available for flexibility of scheduling

              WORK ENVIRONMENT:

                   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee                                                                
                   Encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
                   be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                                                  

1. Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
2. Frequently exposed to cool and/or wet conditions
3. Noise level usually loud. Hearing protection is required in designated areas.