Maintenance Associate - Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Fostoria, OH

COMPANY: Legacy Farmers Cooperative

HIRING MANAGER: Lisa Christman

LOCATION: Fostoria, OH

Summary/Objective: 

Responsible for maintaining, repairing and problem-solving facility and its mechanical equipment while following OHSA guidelines to provide a safe working environment to all employees. Will be required to help the Grain Facility Associates complete tasks as needed.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Effectively and safely operate standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools and basic welding equipment.
• Maintain and repair facility equipment and machinery such as belt conveyors, grain legs, hydraulics, carpentry work, welding/fabricating, vehicle maintenance and some electrical.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance program of the facility including logging of PMs completed electronically.
• Follow OHSA safety rules and regulations as well as Legacy’s policies and procedures. Help to develop proper safety techniques.
• Assist the Grain Facility Associates in completing tasks such as housekeeping, railcar loading and harvest operations.
• Work with the Branch Manager to operate the facility to the best of its efficiency while being financially responsible and suggest improvements/repairs that need to be made.

Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent, with additional skilled labor/maintenance background
• Proof of and maintaining a safe driving record is a condition of employment and will be certified and monitored by LFC’s insurance provider
• Ability to work independently and as a team to complete projects
• Possesses flexibility and adaptability in meeting constraints and demands
• Ability to read and follow detailed directions
• Basic computer skills
• Position requires a full range of body motion including bending, squatting and twisting, must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and reach with hands and arms above shoulders.

Miscellaneous Information & Preferred Experience:

• Standard work week is Monday through Friday; needs of the business during harvest will dictate exceptions to this standard; no over night travel
• Applicants agree to be drug tested as a condition of employment and will not be hired should he/she fail to produce a negative test
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics as well as blue prints
• Other duties as assigned