Facilities Technician

Job description

Danone North America is the largest Benefit Corporation in the world. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

Danone North America is looking for a Facilities Technician in Bridgeton, NJ.

Job Title

Department

Business Unit

Reports To

Number of Direct Reports

Job Status

Plant Facilities Technician

Maintenance

N/A

Maintenance Manager

0

Non-Exempt

General Summary

·  The Plant Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining the facilities and general facility repairs . This includes facilities and grounds maintenance to include painting, pressure washing, lights, yards, light grounds keeping and equipment operation, general construction projects, and additional responsibilities as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·  Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with all required information, against PM schedule.
·  Perform PM on facilities equipment to enhance uptime conditions.
·  Completes preventative maintenance and other reliability tasks, assist in diagnostics, repairs and rebuilds of facilities equipment and buildings; partner with engineering or others on non-routine repairs and projects.
·  Use CMMS system to track maintenance action items for daily schedule and priority.
·  Follow QMS, Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, maintaining audit ready status at all times.
·  Communicates effectively with OPEX Leaders, Production Leaders, Reliability Leader, Engineering and other operations and warehouse colleagues.
·  Supports plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals.
·  Comply with all regulations, policies and procedures.
·  Responsible for maintaining the facilities and general facility repairs.
·  Attend and practice all required training.
·  Other duties as assigned or become evident.
·  Key responsibility to manage facility and building issues including managing contractors on site to resolve identified problems and concerns.

Qualifications

This section identifies the minimum job specifications required to perform the job.

Education and Experience:

·  High School diploma (GED)or technical school diploma required.
·  3 years General Contractor construction experience required.
·  Minimum 3 years as electrician, HVAC or plumbing apprenticeship underneath a licensed specialty preferred.
·  2-3 years food or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience a plus.
·  Certification and/or experience to operate heavy/industrial equipment, lifts, fork trucks, trucks, etc. preferred.
·  Competence in General Building and Grounds Maintenance (yard, painting, lights, etc.) preferred.
·  A thorough understanding of boiler operation and maintenance, feed water treatment, combustion and controls common to boiler operations; maintenance and operation of compressed air systems is a plus but not necessary as training will be provided.
·  Electrical safety knowledge and good practices are a must.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·  Ability to self-motivate to meet demands established by PM schedule and plan work activities.
·  This position is a self-driven/self-motivated individual capable of working proficiently, both independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision.
·  In depth understanding of and commitment to established values and strategy.
·  Basic understanding of computers required.
·  Good oral and written communication skills a must.
·  The successful individual must have a passion for safety and be able to foster effective working relationships built upon trust and respect within all levels of the organization.
·  Key skills should include general carpentry, electrical (residential/commercial electric experience a plus), plumbing, welding and HVAC systems.
·  The successful candidate must have a passion for safety and be able to foster effective working relationships built upon trust and respect within all levels of the organization.
·  Basic math skills required.
·  Ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
·  Ability to perform root cause analysis.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used:

·  Maintenance equipment including power tools, facilities equipment, hand tools etc.
·  Office machinery including: computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.
·  Software including: Microsoft Office and CMMS
·  Industrial power equipment (Forklift, scissor, pallet jack, etc.)

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. The employee will lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work is performed throughout the facility. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, chemical exposure, noise, or heavy lifting. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and required footwear.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, genetic testing information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by state, federal or local law. All employment practices and personnel actions, including hiring, termination, job assignment, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training are made without regard to any status protected under applicable law. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization, whether that is a new hire, a transfer to another position, or a promotion.

This policy applies to all persons involved in the operation of Danone North America, including, but not limited to, employees, vendors, customers and their employees, contract and temporary workers and anyone else on the Company's property.

Danone North America is a Certified B Corporation business unit of Danone and operates in the U.S. from headquarter offices in White Plains, NY and Broomfield, CO. For more information, please visit DanoneNorthAmerica.com .　

Danone North America is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.　

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