About this role
Job Description
Title: Fleet Maintenance
Classification/Job Grade: Hourly
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Department: Fleet Maintenance
Supervised by: Manager
Job Summary:
Prairie Farms Dairy, Battle Creek operates as a dairy manufacturing plant and distribution center that covers the whole state of MI and some of the surrounding states. We make dairy products that are then distributed to retail outlets, warehouses, hospitals, correctional facilities, retirement homes, food service warehouses, schools and colleges throughout Michigan.
We are looking for an experienced Fleet Mechanic 2nd shift (2:00p - 12:00a) Must have Diesel Mechanic experience. This is a great team to work with!
Must have Medium/Heavy Truck ASE Certifications - pay is based on number of certifications:
Brakes & PMs: $32.00/hour
Brakes, PMs & Suspension: $37.00/hour
Master Certified: $44.00/hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining refrigerated storage trailers and transports
- Must have knowledge of diesel engine repair and diagnostics
- Must check oil, coolant levels and belts on refrigerated trailers
- Performs preventative maintenance on trailers
- Minor repairs as needed
- Follows all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs and Quality standards
- Effectively utilize time available to achieve results through prioritizing demands
- Maintains an air of professionalism and communicates effectively
- Demonstrates problem solving and decision making ability, as needed
- Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn
- Other duties as assigned or required
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts
- The noise level in the work environment may be loud
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit
- The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- The employee must have own set of basic diesel tools
Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.
Other facts
About Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Drink Local With Prairie Farms Dairy
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives operating in the Midwest and the South. Elements of the cooperative include nearly 600 farm families, 7,000 associates, 48 manufacturing plants, 100+ distribution facilities, and annual sales of over $4.6 billion.
Prairie Farms is a nationally recognized leader in the dairy industry known for milk flavor innovations and producing award-winning milk, cheese, ice cream, and cultured dairy products.
With headquarters in Edwardsville, Ill., the Prairie Farms distribution footprint covers over 30 percent of the United States; products are available in grocery chains, mass merchandiser stores, club stores, convenience stores, dollar stores, drug stores, schools, foodservice outlets, and warehouse distribution centers.
Prairie Farms has proudly adopted the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, affirming to our customers, our consumers and the global marketplace Prairie Farms' pledge to responsible dairy production as we nourish the communities we serve. For more information about the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, go to: http://commitment.usdairy.com.
Learn more about our dairy farmers and cooperative by visiting www.prairiefarms.com.
And don't forget to visit our coupon page https://www.prairiefarms.com/coupons for savings on many of award-winning dairy products!
What you'll do
- The Fleet Mechanic is responsible for maintaining refrigerated storage trailers and performing preventative maintenance. They must also demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and follow company policies and procedures.
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