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FARM MAINTENANCE MECHANIC/GROUNDS

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC
Roggen, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025 CLOSED ON 4/10/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the FARM MAINTENANCE MECHANIC/GROUNDS position at OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC?

Do you enjoy working outside? And fixing things and working with your hands?

Opal Foods is searching for a Maintenance Technician for our Layer Farm in Roggen, CO . This position is responsible for maintaining grounds and performing preventive maintenance / repairs on farm vehicles and equipment. Must maintain compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations including safety, bio-security and animal welfare requirements. This position will work in and on the grounds of the hen houses and must be able to work in a live animal / farm environment. This position will also assist the Production Manager with other projects and duties as needed.

Position Responsibilities :

  • Keep vehicles and farm equipment running and operating safely and efficiently by performing regular maintenance and repairs

Perform preventive and urgent maintenance of vehicles and equipment

  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
  • Take a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down time
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform various duties
  • Maintain clean and tidy farm grounds using front end loader, mower, weed-eater, and other yard maintenance tools; manage trash and foot-pans
  • Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work environment
  • Physical Requirements of a Maintenance Technician :

  • Biosecure - this is a shower in / shower out facility every time you go from outside to inside and vice-versa
  • Fast paced work environment
  • Lift fifty or more pounds on a regular basis
  • Bend, lift, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb
  • Work in a general farm environment around live animals; must be able to tolerate a dusty, dirty work environment
  • Requirements : (knowledge, experience, skills, education)

  • Previous vehicle mechanic, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair skills
  • Previous grounds maintenance experience; front end loader / forklift certification
  • Excellent safety habits and organization
  • Willing to work off schedule shifts and / or nights when necessary in all types of weather
  • Willing to work 6 days per week, including weekend days
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • 2 years of experience in related roles
  • Ability to communicate in English and Spanish
  • About Opal Foods : Opal Foods was formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.

    Benefits : Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes PTO, holiday pay, options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, dependent life, and disability insurance that all become effective the first of the month after hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a 401K plan with employer match.

    Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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