Agricultural Systems Technician - Trillium Farms

• This is a full-time position with a Benefit Package that includes a competitive starting wage ( starts at $22.50 and up based on skill level),  Health Insurance, dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, Paid Personal Time Off,  Paid Holidays, 2k Sign on bonus and 1k Referral bonus.  

Joining the Versova family of companies is more than just starting a new job. When you are employed by Versova, you immediately are part of something bigger – a team of dedicated individuals working under a common set of core values and guiding principles.  As an organization and as individuals within that organization, we are guided by principles that include excellence, ownership, initiative, execution, and continuous improvement.

The Versova team is built from people who will integrate our shared values into their lives and work with our companies. Together we celebrate our collective efforts, perform to our highest potential, help others, enrich our communities, and maintain strong ethical standards and accountability for our actions.

Our expectation of our team members is that every employee will take ownership by accepting accountability for their actions and proactively take initiative to execute any task. Our team members are good stewards of our people, birds, product, and equipment.  Our team members also possess an attitude of servant leadership by always asking “what can I do to help”. Finally, by continuously striving to improve, our team members are driving our organization to be the premier egg producer in the world. 

Team members that share and embrace our philosophy can expect Trillium Farms to provide opportunities for growth and clear paths toward advancement in our company.

Our business and commitment to service is built around the following Core Values, which we instill in all our employees:

Job Summary:

As an Agricultural Systems Technician, you would be responsible for the maintenance and repair of various mechanical, electrical, and conveying systems/types of industrial equipment for a poultry production plant. Will perform preventative and predictive maintenance. Will perform periodic testing, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and effectively. This position supports the daily achievement of production goals through ensuring the proper functionality of our machines.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Under general supervision, repair and perform basic maintenance on agriculture/industrial machinery (i.e., mechanical, electrical, conveying systems, etc.) using manufactures recommendations and company SOPs to ensure equipment is performing safely and to required specifications
2. Identify root cause of basic mechanical and electrical issues and performs basic repairs that may include welding, fabricating parts, basic plumbing or replacing defective components; notify appropriate personnel if further attention is required
3. Perform general maintenance and routine checks on housing systems, including ventilation, water, feed, egg, and manure equipment
4. Ability to troubleshoot, repair and track different types of conveyor belts
5. Diagnose and conduct overall conveyor maintenance on schedule, as required
6. Troubleshooting and replace or repair drive chains, gears, belts, pullies, shafts, rollers, electric motors, and gear boxes
7. Responsible for maintaining tools, keeping them clean and in good working condition.  Keep work area organized, clean and free to move in
8. Occasional use of ALL-TERRAIN forklift and standard man-lifts equipment
9. Works in a safe manner to protect themselves and co-workers
10. Identify unsafe conditions and corrects. Report any safety and quality issues to management 
11. Work around animals in confined areas
12. When working in poultry houses follows all compliance, food safety, and biosecurity rules, policies, and procedures. Reports any violations to a supervisor
13. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.
2. Additional trade or technical school education for maintenance, mechanical, welding, or electrical, are a plus
3. Prefer 2+ years of experience in industrial, commercial, or facility systems maintenance
4. Maintenance experience in the poultry or agriculture industry preferred
5. Basic electrical knowledge and previous use of basic electrical testing devices
6. Reading and comprehension skills necessary to read, understand and follow SOP’s and other written instructions or work details
7. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and management
8. Sound work ethic, honesty, team oriented and moral character
9. Attention to detail and ability to follow work assignments
10. Experience with safety/equipment such as LOTO, harnesses, lanyards, hoists, and PPE a plus
11. Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours as required based on the production demand
12. Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull 75+lbs 
13. Ability to work in various climate conditions including extreme heat and cold environments. Walking, climbing (ladders and stairs), standing, and sitting for long periods of time, heights up to 75’, and able to work in confined spaces

Join Trillium Farms and become part of a winning team!

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  (While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.)

• NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

• Trillium Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer