Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Pine Island, Minnesota

Job Description:

Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair in support of the facility and production equipment. In this role, the technician will work with a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls. Superior logical-thinking and troubleshooting skills are critical. This position is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Schedule/Hours: 2 on 2 off_3 on 2 off_2 on 3 off_ 12 hour night shift (5:40pm - 6am)

Pay: $30 - $34 per hour

Hiring Bonus: $1500 total ($500 after 90 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year)

Safety Responsibility:

• Use proper lifting techniques when performing Maintenance duties.


• Follow plant safety rules and procedures.


• Encourage safe work techniques for all employees.


• Perform all duties safely and to use discretion to prevent injuries.


• Complete annual safety refresher training requirements.

Physical Responsibility:

• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, push, pull and stoop and lift when performing maintenance work.


• Capability of lifting 60 lbs on a routine basis


• Must be able to work with hearing protection in places in areas that it is required.

Interpersonal / Organizational Responsibilities:

• Must be able to work in a team environment.


• Must be able to follow written methods, paying close attention to details.


• Must be able to follow specific work direction and adjust as necessary to accomplish the job.


• Must be able to maintain legible & accurate records / paperwork as required.


• Must have communication skills to properly explain product quality issues to appropriate production personnel.


• Must have skills to properly explain equipment, product quality, or production issues to Maintenance, Lab, or other Production Personnel during pre-shift meetings, at shift hand off, and during your shift. This may involve communicating in problem solving events or meetings.


• Must have the ability to communicate positively to all LOL, customer, regulatory or vendor representatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a Minnesota Class 2B Boiler License


• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.


• Must have mechanical aptitude.


• Must have problem analysis and problem solving skills.


• Must be able to operate a forklift, maintaining compliance with established forklift safety standards.


• Must be able to work with people and must possess the interpersonal skills as identified above.


• Two or more years related maintenance experience and/or training, or combination of education/experience


• Valid Drivers License

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.

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