Fleet Mechanic - 2nd Shift & 1st

Company: Prairie Farms
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description



Title: Fleet Maintenance

Classification/Job Grade: Hourly

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Department: Fleet Maintenance

Supervised by: Supervisor

Job Summary:

Prairie Farms Dairy, Battle Creek operates as a dairy manufacturing plant and distribution center that covers the whole state of MI and some of the surrounding states. We make dairy products that are then distributed to retail outlets, warehouses, hospitals, correctional facilities, retirement homes, food service warehouses, schools and colleges throughout Michigan.

We are looking for an experienced Fleet Mechanic for both 1st shift (4am-2pm) & 2nd shift (noon - 1opm) Must have Diesel Mechanic experience. This is a great team to work with!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining refrigerated storage trailers and transports
Must have knowledge of diesel engine repair and diagnostics
Must check oil, coolant levels and belts on refrigerated trailers
Performs preventative maintenance on trailers
Minor repairs as needed
Follows all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs and Quality standards
Effectively utilize time available to achieve results through prioritizing demands
Maintains an air of professionalism and communicates effectively
Demonstrates problem solving and decision making ability, as needed
Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn
Other duties as assigned or required

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts
The noise level in the work environment may be loud
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit
The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds


Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.

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