This role follows a 1st shift schedule, working hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm with designated days off on Saturday & Sunday.

We are looking for a 1099 Independent Contractor for a 6-month long assignment at our Lithia Springs, GA location.  The position is primarily responsible for ensuring we are operating in compliance with all local and state wastewater treatment requirements.  When not servicing the wastewater treatment equipment, this person would be expected to service and maintain production equipment throughout the facility. 

Detailed Responsibilities

Employee and Food Safety

Conducts all work in accordance with sound safety practices and proper work methods or procedures; wears all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required Complies with all environmental laws and regulations for chemicals and lubricants as well as disposal and storage Performs work in accordance with all quality systems requirements and understands what Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are and is willing and able to fully support these requirements  Conducts routine safety checks on the production equipment 

Equipment Maintenance

Services and maintains production-related equipment, which includes motors, conveyors, vibratory fillers, tub washer, flow wrapper, etc. Installs new production equipment  Provides guidance and training to machine operators to increase efficiency and reduce downtime on production equipment  Reads and interprets equipment manuals to troubleshoot equipment and to assess functionality  Quickly learns how to properly maintain and repair any new equipment brought onsite 

Executes Preventative Maintenance Plans On All Equipment As Scheduled by The Maintenance Manager

Maintains records of PMs and emergency work in the CMMS for equipment history  Identifies what spare parts are needed and communicates with the Maintenance Manager when they need to be ordered to maintain equipment uptime 

Facility Maintenance

Responsible for keeping the facility in good working order and in compliance with all safety requirements Coordinates work orders related to facility improvements and repairs such as dock door and dock leveler repairs, plumbing repairs, building access control, etc.  Oversees contractors conducting facility repairs on the air compressor, hot water heater, and the fire suppression system  Documents work related to facility improvements and repairs in the Home Chef CMMS to maintain history  Maintains records of equipment related to compliance requirements such as pH probes, condenser water treatment, or ammonia sensors 

Maintenance Shop Organization

Directly responsible for making the maintenance shop audit ready at all times, this includes but is not limited to properly storing flammable lubricants and maintaining records of critical safety equipment  Keeps the shop tools and spare parts well organized so that all shifts can conduct required maintenance  Communicates proactively with the Maintenance Manager when spare parts need to be ordered for specific equipment for the facility 

Time Management

Works under pressure when emergencies occur Works with a sense of urgency to minimize production downtime Prioritizes work orders to minimize impact to production and employees Accurately predicts time to complete work orders Communicates progress and expected completion dates with management 

General Responsibilities 

Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce policies throughout the facility Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Class III Wastewater Treatment Operator, certification required  General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED) Minimum five years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, food manufacturing background preferred  At least 2 years of electrical or programming experience preferred Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems required Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools and precision measuring Must have strong knowledge of electrical wiring repairs and installations, AC/DC controls and schematic diagrams PIT and scissor lift OSHA certification required  Solid computer skills with ability to input/export information into a CMMS More About Us

How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.