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alsum farms, inc, a sister company to alsum farms & produce, inc., is looking for a full-time shop mechanic in arena, wi! alsum farms & produce, inc. is a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in friesland, wi. as a shop mechanic, you will be responsible for the maintenance of farm equipment, buildings, and storage facilities at our arena, wi location.
essential duties and responsibilities:
- ensure proper maintenance of farm equipment by overseeing all shop activities and work orders and develop and maintain an annual maintenance schedule for farm equipment
- monitor and provide guidance to farm and contract labor employees working in the shop, assigning priorities based on operational readiness timelines
- collaborate with the farm manager to coordinate the ordering of parts for farm trucks and field equipment
- maintain accurate inventory records for farm equipment parts and supplies by inputting work orders and purchase orders into the designated software program
- train full-time farm staff on farm equipment maintenance and provide guidance to seasonal farm staff, specifically during harvest, on proper pre-trip inspections and operation of farm field trucks
- oversee the maintenance and repair of farm buildings and grounds to enhance efficiency, safety, and protection of crops, buildings, and equipment
- ensure the proper functioning of storage bin equipment, including ventilation and humidity controls
- address breakdowns in the potato truck fleet and farm equipment promptly to maintain a continuous flow of potatoes from fields to storage bins
- perform other related duties as necessary or assigned
education and experience:
- high school diploma or equivalent
- extensive mechanical experience (farm equipment preferred)
job details:
job type: regular full-time
work location: arena, wi
travel requirements: none
job schedule: your expected hours will vary depending on season, but you can expect the following approximate schedule:
- winter season (november-march) = 36-40 weekly hours
- seed cutting season (march-april) = 50 weekly hours
- planting season (april-mid-may) = 60-70 weekly hours
- growing season (mid-may-august) = 40-55 weekly hours (4-5 weekends on call for irrigation break downs)
- harvest season (september-october) = 60-80 weekly hours
requirements:
physical and environmental demands:
- various repetitive movements. good manual dexterity to perform required duties
- exposure to airborne particles or fumes
- must be able to lift 100 pounds at times
- must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas
- physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections
alsum benefits
alsum farms & produce offers its full-time (30 hours or more) employees:
- employer contributed health plan
- employer paid life insurance
- voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance
- onsite fitness center/gym membership reimbursement
- vacation and holiday pay
- profit sharing
- 401(k) with company match
- employee discounts
- educational assistance program
we are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace
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