Job Description

2nd Shift: 6:00PM - 6:00AM - 3/2/2 Schedule

Pay Rate: $22.00 to $30.75/hr + $1.00 of shift differential (based on facility maintenance and repair experience)

The primary role of the facility technician is to continuously improve the reliability, efficiency and maintenance of the Building/Grounds and support equipment.

Knows and follows HACCP program and principles, USDA guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices

All team members must abide by all of Burke's Plant Safety Rules!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains tool room equipment regarding plates, knives and blades; performs routine preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and physical structures, and on the plumbing, mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems; Ensures safe and optimum functioning equipment; systems, and processes utilizing prior facility maintenance and repair experience.
• Performs set up/tear down of process equipment daily.
• Facility rounds to inspect and record various repairs needed.
• Inspects facility safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems to insure compliance is always maintained.
• Will be required to work with and develop equipment and ideas deemed to be confidential information and/or trade secrets owned by the company. This person will be required to protect the company's rights in and ownership of those trade secrets and confidential information

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one (1) year of hands‑on experience in facility maintenance and repair required
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
• Familiarity with forklift, skid loaders, and similar equipment a plus
• Requires basic math, reading, and writing skills, manual dexterity, and ability to maintain a rapid pace for extended periods
• Self-motivation and team attitude essential
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and have the physical ability to do the following tasks for extended periods of time: standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing up steps and using ladders
• Able to work in loud and hot and cold environments
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license

BENEFITS　

• Health Insurance　
• Vision Insurance　
• Dental Insurance　
• Life Insurance　
• 401K　
• Flexible Spending Account　
• Profit-sharing Opportunities　
• Short and Long Term Disability　
• Educational Assistance Program　
• Employee Assistance Program　
• Paid Holidays
• Earn PTO weekly　
• Fitness Center　
• Product Discounts

Burke Corporation is a leader in the production of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Burke is a focused team of professionals that combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, flexibility and integrity. Our spirit of continuous improvement creates win/win relationships and a shared sense of confidence in quality and safety.　

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.