Maintenance Assistant

Description

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for a full-time Maintenance Assistant! The Maintenance Assistant will inventory parts and supplies for equipment and building repairs, working with vendors to locate special items. You would also be responsible for assisting Maintenance Technicians when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record and keep accurate records of parts used on equipment and buildings with CMMS program
• Handle emergency purchasing and upkeep requests
• Keep inventory of maintenance supplies, equipment and report needs to the Manager
• Work with and maintain relationships with contracted vendors and Alsum Purchasing Agent
• Receive work order, setting out determined parts for equipment services needed to perform necessary maintenance and repair work
• Perform semi-annual and routine inventory of parts
• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of basic maintenance functions
• Experience with CMMS a plus

Job Details:

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:00am to 3:30pm

Work Location: Friesland, WI

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to multi-task & stay organized
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Motivated and efficient worker
• Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team
• Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software
• Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to assist maintenance technicians
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas
• Exposure to airborne particles

Alsum Benefits

Alsum Farms & Produce offers its full-time (30 hours or more) employees:

• Employer contributed health plan
• Employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance
• Onsite fitness center/gym membership reimbursement
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts
• Educational assistance program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace