Processing Maintenance

Job Summary:

The Barn Maintenance is responsible for the maintaining the operational condition of the processing plant, equipment, and other physical assets of the farm. Will be responsible of monitoring all periodic equipment and system maintenance, preventive maintenance, and assist with repairing broken equipment as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform maintenance on process equipment. This includes packers, stackers, palletizers, integrated belts, denesters, and all other related equipment to the process area.
• Work with PMSI program to monitor and maintain flow of eggs into the process area.
• Communicate with production manager and production leads about any issues regarding the flow of eggs into the process area and equipment.
• Work closely with Process Manager to ensure process functions properly day to day.
• Oversee process area and equipment when Process Manager is away or off.
• Understand and follow all SOP’s related to the job while maintain a safe work environment.
• Responsible for maintaining tools clean and in good working conditions. 
• Keep inventory of parts and equipment.
• Report any food safety and quality issues to their direct supervisor. 
• Responsible for having effective communication with the Production Manager and assist with efficiencies. 
• Compliance to FDA, USDA rules and regulations. Including Hen Haven Biosecurity Policies and Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Food Defense Programs.

Qualifications:

• High School or GED preferred
• Previous maintenance experience in the poultry industry preferred.
• Reading and comprehension skills necessary to read, understand and follow SOP’s and other written instructions or work details.
• English reading and writing abilities
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and well with all levels of employees and management
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work weekends and holiday hours is required based on the production demand.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull 75+lbs. 
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to bend and lift and twist on different surfaces, including concrete.
• Be able to withstand uncomfortable conditions, such as heat and cold.

Join Hen Haven, LLC and become part of a winning team! 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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds)