Jennie-O Turkey Store - Associate Maintenance Technician, Pelican Rapids, MN (2024)

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This position is responsible for the assigned preventative maintenance and repair of equipment, systems and building of basic production areas in our facility.

• Perform mechanical trouble shooting and repair with the limited assistance and/or supervision.
• Perform varying degrees or repairs and maintenance.
• Assist in the installation of new equipment and making modifications when necessary.
• Participate in Emergency Response Team.
• Job duties not limited to shop work only. Will need to maintain an 85%-95% work order/preventive maintenance completion rate depending on workload.
• Follow all company rules for food safety and employee safety.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Climb a ladder and work safely in high places.
• Lift and move heavy objects.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment systems.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• The ability to work well Team Members or independent.
• The desire to further themselves in the Maintenance Department.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, humid environment and work in heights and confined spaces.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 38-50 degrees or 60-90 degrees depending on the department.

Benefit package includes comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, flex spending account, 401(k) with company matching, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, personal leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance.

Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To save time applying, Jennie-O Turkey Store does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. A requirement of a position with Jennie-O Turkey Store is to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.