Dairy Farmers of America

Facility Maintenance Technician

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $33/hr  •  Le Mars, IA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Role

Our DFA/Kemps Dairy is seeking a skilled and dependable Facility Maintenance Technician to oversee the upkeep, repair, and ongoing maintenance of our manufacturing plant, structural infrastructure, and support equipment.

This role is ideal for a well-rounded technician who enjoys variety—handling everything from mechanical dock repairs and general facility plumbing to electrical troubleshooting and structural maintenance. You will play a vital role in ensuring our facility operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with plant standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facility & Building Maintenance: Execute general building upkeep, including structural repairs, minor carpentry, drywall patching, painting, door repairs, and general maintenance across production, warehouse, and office areas.
  • Loading Docks & Overhead Doors: Maintain, service, and repair mechanical and hydraulic dock levelers, truck restraints/locks, dock seals, and high-speed overhead doors.
  • Plumbing & Water Systems: Maintain facility piping, potable water supply, and general plumbing systems to ensure reliable operation and sanitation compliance.
  • Electrical Maintenance: Perform basic electrical troubleshooting on lighting circuits, switches, outlets, ballast replacements, and minor control devices.
  • Preventive Maintenance (PM): Complete assigned work orders through our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), logging parts usage, work completion, and equipment history accurately.
  • Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), OSHA guidelines, and internal safety protocols.

DFA/Kemps Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Oak Farms Dairy we create products that we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

OUR FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS MAKE:

  • Starting at $33.00/hr.

SCHEDULE:

  • Primary Proposed Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (8-hour day shift with a 30-minute meal break).
  • Flexibility Note: While the 2-week rotation above is our target schedule to support plant PM windows, we are open to discussing alternative schedule options to find a fit that works for the right candidate.

BENEFITS:

  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation and holidays*
  • Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Service recognition and employee rewards*
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement*
  • Uniforms provided
  • Work for dairy farm families

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 2+ years of industrial, commercial, or facility maintenance experience.
  • Electrical: Demonstrated capability in basic electrical troubleshooting (safe use of multimeters, checking fuses/breakers, testing switches/relays).
  • Mechanical & Technical:
  • Safety-First Mindset: Strong working knowledge of LOTO, ladder safety, and industrial safety standards.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work comfortably at heights, stand for extended periods, and perform work in various plant environments.

Preferred Qualifications (Higher Pay Range Placement)

  • 3-Phase Electrical: Hands-on experience troubleshooting 480V 3-phase electrical power distribution, lighting contactors, disconnects, and motor control centers.
  • HVAC Systems: Experience maintaining and troubleshooting commercial/industrial HVAC systems, rooftop units (RTUs), unit heaters, makeup air units, and basic environmental controls.
  • Hydraulic Systems: Direct experience maintaining and troubleshooting hydraulic power units, valves, cylinders, and controls (specifically on hydraulic dock levelers or heavy plant equipment).
  • Industrial Environment: Previous experience operating within a food/beverage or regulated manufacturing facility

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

Starting at $33.00/hr.

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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