Maintenance Technician - Rio Hondo, TX

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General Purpose and Scope of Position:

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs of plant equipment and machinery to ensure that the equipment is in clean and safe working order. Also assists with general duties of plant operations and safety. Must be a team player and enjoy working with diverse customer base in a fast-paced setting. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• High School Diploma or equivalency degree
• 2 or more years of work experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of equipment
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, such as front-end loader, forklift, and railcar mover
• Ability to repetitively lift (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment that has a moderately loud noise level
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Must be punctual and on time for work assignments
• Working knowledge of safety practices and procedures while making mechanical repairs
• Must be able to read, analyze and interpret written procedures and reports
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments/projects simultaneously to completion within deadlines
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment with accuracy and speed
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with team members
• Ability to work and contribute to a team with a positive attitude and outlook

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Perform regularly-scheduled preventative maintenance, including, inspecting, lubing, greasing, and cleaning all plant equipment
• Complete repairs and adjustments to plant equipment as needed
• Inspect and perform regular maintenance on all machinery
• Complete required safety inspections of facility, equipment, and tank farm
• Maintains inventory records on repairs made, parts ordered, and parts inventory
• Perform welding jobs on machinery or plant equipment, as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a safe working environment
• Keep yard organized and clean
• Perform routine and seasonal cleaning of the plant
• Assist with the loading and unloading of bulk dry and liquid fertilizer shipped via railcar and truck as well as the loading of toted dry fertilizer
• Support control room staff as needed with the operation of the Kahler blending system and JD Edwards inventory system
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in all company, regulatory, and equipment-related safety requirements
• Able to cross train in warehouse responsibilities, including loading and unloading freight and performing cycle counts with accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the compensation for this position ranges from $16.3 - $22.41. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, includingan employer contribution of up to7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits,https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Our Ag Retail & Wholesale business lineis able to hire in the following states:

AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Our Ag Retail & Wholesale business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AL, AK, DE, GA, HI, LA, MD, MA, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, RI, VA, VT, WV

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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