Job description

About Midland Farms:

Midland Farms is an independent family owned dairy company that began in April 2002 with a milk processing location in Menands (just minutes away from Albany), NY. Since established, the business of milk processing has developed considerably and the distribution capabilities expanded throughout the entire North East region of the United States. Midland Farms has driven its own development through technological innovation and investments. Examples of which are State-Of-The-Art Milk Pasteurizing, the newest and best plant sanitation technology, and federally certified labs.

About the role:

The Maintenance Manager will coordinate the mechanical and electrical needs necessary to support the facility, to include support of expense project work. Directly supervise hourly and salaried employees assigned to the maintenance department with emphasis on continued development to further enhance skill sets. Manage maintenance department in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures. Ensure maintenance department objectives are met to include projects, safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Provide resources and guidance to all maintenance employees as it relates to the maintenance operation (including but not limited to diagnosis and repair of production lines and systems, mechanical and electrical circuitry, prevention of food safety and quality problems, minor repairs to building and plumbing).
• Ensure that all equipment and facility installations and or modifications meet or exceed all regulatory agency (i.e., USDA, FSA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) standards and comply with all DFA policies and or procedures
• Provide availability 24/7
• Follow and enforce all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements
• Ensure that all equipment and facility installations and or modifications meet or exceed all regulatory agency (i.e., USDA, FSA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) standards and comply with all DFA policies and or procedures
• Participate in meetings or other communications with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures or processes, or the development of new plans and designs

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor s degree in related field required, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years significant, direct, and practical Maintenance Management experience in food/beverage, consumer products, or manufacturing industry required.
• Successfully pass pre-employment drug screen.

• Knowledge of factory automation to include PLC and HMI programming, Network Configuration, and servo systems.
• Knowledge of Boiler Operation and Steam Generation, Waste Water Treatment, and Sanitary Welding, HVAC systems, air compressors, and electrical.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel, Word, SAP.
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills).
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.

• Able to analyze equipment problems, identify root cause to equipment problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift. Occasionally required to climb or balance. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to nut allergens.
• Position requires frequent lifting, reaching, climbing, pulling, stooping, bending, and kneeling.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Midland Farms will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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