Location Maintenance Technician

As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:

• Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
• 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings 
• Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts 
• Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, & Much More

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance duties as assigned by the Location Maintenance Lead.
• Comply with approved safety methods while completing maintenance duties.
  1. Ensure all energy sources (electrical, pneumatic, gravity, etc.) conform to proper lockout/tag out procedures.  
• Exercise discretion in selecting the proper equipment for tasks above ground level such as ladders, lifts, harnesses and protection against falls.
• Remain aware of environmental hazards and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  
• Report on parts needed, inventories and order as assigned.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs for the processing facilities as they arise.
• Manage gas cylinders and calls for deliveries.
• Enter assets into preventative maintenance program.
• Manage inventory accurately.
• Sharpen drill bits.
• Enter daily logs of work completed.
• Assist by helping maintenance.
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

Job Requirements

1. Education and training:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.
• CDL or Chauffer’s license or equivalent may be required.

1. Technical knowledge:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good attitude towards work.
• Working knowledge of tools and seed processing machinery.
• Ability to successfully complete Confined Space training.
• Must be able to complete Aerial Work Platform Safety course.
• Ability to successfully complete Beck’s Fork Lift training required.
• Ability to perform basic task on a computer including Microsoft Word and Excel

       3. Characteristics for success:

• Commitment to the mission of Beck’s Hybrids, specifically, to provide our customers with the best seed quality
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view
• Has a positive attitude
  1. Integrity
  2. Innovation
  3. Passion
  4. Adaptability
  5. Teamwork
  6. Commitment
• Ability to exercise judgment

1. Travel and hours of work:

• Overnight travel may be required based on project needs at Beck’s regional locations and may vary in duration of time.

      5. Physical demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to pass respiratory medical clearance evaluation may be required.
• Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate may be required.

      6. Experience:

• Three (3) years in construction and maintenance in the seed industry.
• Past Inventory Management preferred

** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.