Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant processing, facility, and support equipment.

Location Turlock CA

Hours: 3rd Shift 10PM- 6:30AM. Monday night thru Saturday morning .

Wage: Starting Pay $27.58- $34.84

Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 18 years or older
• 12+ months prior industrial maintenance experience, knowledge and/or education
• Basic computer skills
• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills
• Possess mechanical aptitude. Some experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings.

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.
• Forklift experience preferred or willing to be trained for certification
• Ensures a safe working environment for self and others while performing assigned tasks
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively work with a variety of people and departments
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Occasionally to frequently be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime

Travel: N/A

  

Purina:  

This role is part of our Land O’Lakes, Inc., Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.    

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.