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Job Title: Foreman/CBU Maintenance
Company Name: Florida's Natural Growers
Reference: 11-104
Job Type: Full Time
Job Status: 6pm - 6am
Location: Lake Wales, FL
Company Info: Florida's Natural Growers
Attn: Human Resources Department
20205 US Highway 27
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Website: http://www.floridasnatural.com
Academic:

High school diploma or GED required. Must achieve a minimum score of 80 percent on both FNG's Mechanical Aptitude Test and Mechanic 3 Skill Assessment. Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos in the English language. Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and group settings to customers, management and other employees of the organization is required. Must be able to read, interpret and follow written materials including operator manuals, safety procedures, SOP's and SSOP's. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals required. Must be able to convert units of weights and measures. Must be able to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Must be able to graphically represent data and interpret results as needed.

Experience:

Five years of industrial maintenance experience required. Two or more years of industrial maintenance leadership experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Welding skills related to Mig, Tig, Heliar and Sanitary Purge welding are preferred. Obtaining and maintaining an FNG forklift license is required. HACCP/ISO experience is preferred.

Qualifications:

This position requires regular standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing, occasional climbing, bending, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching and crawling. One must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions. Regular exposure to mechanical parts. This position requires common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Must be able to master basic computer skills such as opening, reading, creating and sending email and attachments, creating spreadsheets and documents using Microsoft Word and Excel for tracking and planning purposes. Must demonstrate self-motivation, a winning attitude, teamwork and Core Values. Must be able to work on several projects at the same time, prioritizing work for self and others. Must understand the operation and repair of industrial mechanical equipment. Basic knowledge of electrical instruments & controls is preferred.

Job Functions:

Must have the ability to operate maintain and clean all production and support equipment in the Chilled Business Unit. Must demonstrate knowledge and experience in all areas appropriate for this position. Participation in the decision making process to get the production lines up and running is required.  This position has leadership responsibilities and expectations. Applicant must be able to develop staffing plans and maintain attendance logs for all employees. Must set example by consistently being at work on time and ready for the days activities. Must be able to provide training and guidance to team members, operators and others as needed to meet the business needs. Must be able to complete HACCP, ISO, and Safety documents as needed. Schedule, print and assign PM's to team members and verify completion as expected. Review maintenance work request and ensure that they are completed in a timely manner. Keep records of repair activities and documentation as needed.

Additional Duties:

Essential Job Functions Continued: Assist with coverage during openings in the schedule. Perform daily maintenance task along side direct reports. Perform PM's, rebuild pumps, gear boxes and other equipment as needed to ensure repairs are completed on time. A working knowledge of conveyor systems, inline fillers, valves, pumps, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, servo's, photo eyes and limit switches is required. Responsibilities also include participation in future training sessions to support new and existing equipment or technology. Regular attendance is required. Must interact cordially with customers an co-workers. Support compliance with Safety and GMP programs. Practice "Walk the Talk" principles holding yourself and others accountable by following FNG's core values and leadership expectations. Perform any other duties assigned.

Compensation: $22.68 per hour
How to Apply:

Please visit our Human Resources Department to fill out an application and take required tests. Applications are accepted Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. along with any required testing. Available positions are also listed at your local One Stop Career Center.

Resumes that are emailed for this position will not be considered. It is required that you apply in person.

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