Burke - Facility Maintenance Tech

2nd Shift: 6:00PM - 6:00AM - 3/2/2 Schedule Pay Rate: $22.00 to $30.75/hr (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.