The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and process to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. 

Primary Duties

1.       Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility equipment.

2.       Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.

3.       Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.

4.       Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.

5.       Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

6.       Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.

7.       Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.

8.       Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.

9.       Use a variety of hand power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment such as a pallet jack, forklift and aerial lift in performing duties.

10.    Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.

11.    Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

12.    Be able to record time for work orders and daily activities to report to proper supervision.

13.    May be required to work at a secondary work facility if asked.

14.    Complies with all company policies and procedures created to ensure the production of high-quality food-safe products.

Knowledge/Experience/Competencies

1.       Possess technical capacity, ethical conduct, and results driven initiative.

2.       Must have a High School Diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.

3.       Must have 3+ years of experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills.

4.       Food manufacturing, PLC, welding and fabrication experience a plus.

All descriptions listed are only intended to describe the general nature of the position and do not qualify as any type of contract with Louisiana Fish Fry.

Starting Hourly Rate - $13/Hour

Monday - Friday, Time differs per day

Maintenance

1. Perform tooling/equipment changeovers.
2. Become knowledgeable in operation of all packaging equipment.
3. Perform minor repair/running adjustments as needed on equipment.
4. Perform preventative maintenance (P.M.) on all equipment as scheduled or directed by the maintenance manager.
5. Report any maintenance issues found throughout the facility.
6. Observe, learn, and practice correct tool usage.
7. Assist maintenance mechanics when and where needed.
8. Keep work area clean and perform required cleaning at end of the shift.
9. Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures
10. Adhere to all food safety guidelines and procedures
11. Adhere to the rules and regulations of all Louisiana Fish Fry regulatory agencies.
12. Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices
13. Perform all tasks as directed by direct supervisor or other management.
14. Complies with all company policies and procedures created to ensure the production of high-quality food-safe products.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess the reading, writing, and arithmetic skills necessary to perform the position’s tasks. Must be able to score acceptably on the Louisiana Fish Fry aptitude battery. Must be available to work hours outside of normal schedule. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for a constant 8 hours. Must possess general building, ground, and equipment maintenance skills. All descriptions listed are only intended to describe the general nature of the position and do not qualify as any type of contract with Louisiana Fish Fry.

Starting Hourly Rate - $10/Hour

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5pm

Pack bags, cartons, or jars of finished product.

1. Pack bags, cartons, or jars of finished product into the case at the correct quantity.
2. Check that the product is coded with the correct production date.
3. Send cases through the tape machine, making sure that the top and bottom are taped correctly.
4. Palletize finished product when necessary using proper lift techniques.
5. Adhere to proper first in first out (FIFO) use techniques.
6. Keep work area clean and perform required cleaning at end of the shift.
7. Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures
8. Adhere to all food safety guidelines and procedures
9. Adhere to the rules and regulations of all Louisiana Fish Fry regulatory agencies.
10. Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices
11. Perform all tasks as directed by direct supervisor or other management.
12. Complies with all company policies and procedures created to ensure the production of high-quality food-safe products.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess the reading, writing, and arithmetic skills necessary to perform the position’s tasks. Must be able to score acceptably on the Louisiana Fish Fry aptitude battery. Must be available to work hours outside of normal schedule. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. for a constant 8 hour work day.  Must be able to stand, twist or bend for up to an 8 hour work day. All descriptions listed are only intended to describe the general nature of the position and do not qualify as any type of contract with Louisiana Fish Fry.

• Expected to engage in and lead the creation and maintenance of a team-based, participation and continuous improvement culture that is focused on delivering value to internal and external customers.

Starting Hourly Rate - $10/Hour

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5pm

RECEIVER - A merchandiser receiver handles and processes stock in a warehouse or retail environment, their primary duty is to maintain an efficient flow of merchandise, which might involve documenting, storing, locating and distributing stock within a store or warehouse, depending on the specific needs of the employer.

ORDER SELECTOR - Manages to pick ticket orders. Pulls warehouse items from the shelves based on the number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements. Ensures that orders are accurate. Stages items correctly for delivery.

INVENTORY CONTROL - Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; processes purchasing orders as required; tracks orders and investigates problems. Records purchases, maintains the database, performs a physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports.

LOADER (SHIPPER) - Typical duties: loads freight both manually or with equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks; checks for damaged goods; verifies quantity and quality of order; verifies items shipped with purchase order; wraps, packages, and ensures that all shipping documents are accurate and included with shipments.

SHIPPING/RECEIVING SUPERVISOR -  Essential duties of a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor are verifying shipment documents, determining shipping priorities, assigning work, developing shipping procedures, determining storage space requirements, supervising loading and unloading operations, and updating records.

ALL DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADHERING TO ALL SAFETY AND HOUSEKEEPING PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES ADMINISTERED BY LOUISIANA FISH FRY PRODUCTS.

Starting Hourly Rate - $13/Hour

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5pm

Perform Quality Assurance

1. Complete and sign off on the Quality Start-Up Checklist for each line every morning or after a product changeover.
2. Daily quality check for correct product and film on the packaging line.
3. Daily quality check for proper bag integrity, making sure all seals are secure and the bag is in correct alignment.
4. Daily quality check for metal detectors making sure the equipment is calibrated and works properly.
5. Daily quality check for displays ensuring they contain correct case count and bags are properly orientated.
6. Daily quality check for correct code dating on both package and outer case.
7. Daily quality check for correct case labeling.
8. Daily quality checks using the weight control chart to weigh packages coming off of the packaging machines to ensure they are in compliance with net weight requirements.
9. Move from line to line on a continuous basis to make various checks, document these checks, and notify production employees and/or upper management of deficiencies.
10. Adhere to proper first in first out (FIFO) use techniques.
11. Keep work area clean and perform required cleaning at end of the shift.
12. Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures
13. Adhere to all food safety guidelines and procedures
14. Adhere to the rules and regulations of all Louisiana Fish Fry regulatory agencies.
15. Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices
16. Perform all tasks as directed by direct supervisor or other management.
17. Complies with all company policies and procedures created to ensure the production of high-quality food-safe products.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess the reading, writing, and arithmetic skills necessary to perform the position’s tasks. Must be able to use a calculator.  Must be assertive enough to inform the operator when irregularities are found and to follow up to ensure correct standards are being met.  Must be able to score acceptably on the Louisiana Fish Fry aptitude battery. Must be available to work hours outside of normal schedule. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. All descriptions listed are only intended to describe the general nature of the position and do not qualify as any type of contract with Louisiana Fish Fry.

Starting Hourly Rate - $13/Hour

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5pm

Lead and supervise all packaging personnel for assigned packaging area.

1. Responsible for all activities on the production packaging line.
2. Responsible for the allocation of manpower on each production line.
3. Responsible for training skills, documentation, and policies to all packaging line employees.
4. Responsible for the organization of all efforts to package finished goods.
5. Responsible for ensuring that line employees follow all company policies and procedures, safety methods, FIFO techniques, area cleanliness before, during, and after shift, and GMPs.
6. Must work to minimize changeover time by having all materials staged for the next item on the schedule.
7. At the end of shift submit all correctly completed documentation to the Production Supervisor.
8. Ensure proper tooling is installed on machines when the changeover is done.
9. Make sure proper film is threaded on the machines.
10. Clean and properly store all changed machine parts.
11. Set up the tape machine and inkjet printer for the next product.
12. Make sure the correct product is lined up behind the hopper.
13. Ensure the right labels are loaded on the machines.
14. Make sure all equipment is turned off at the end of the day including tape machines and label applicators.  Equipment left on at the end of the day poses a fire hazard and causes undue wear and tear on machines.
15. Adhere to proper first in first out (FIFO) use techniques.
16. Ensure that all packaging work areas are kept clean and employees perform required cleaning at end of the shift.
17. Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures
18. Adhere to all food safety guidelines and procedures
19. Adhere to the rules and regulations of all Louisiana Fish Fry regulatory agencies.
20. Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices
21. Perform all tasks as directed by direct supervisor or other management.
22. Complies with all company policies and procedures created to ensure the production of high-quality food-safe products.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess the reading, writing, and arithmetic skills necessary to perform the position’s tasks. Must be able to score acceptably on the Louisiana Fish Fry aptitude battery. Must be available to work hours outside of normal schedule. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. for a constant 8 hour work day.  All descriptions listed are only intended to describe the general nature of the position and do not qualify as any type of contract with Louisiana Fish Fry.

Starting Hourly Rate - $13/Hour

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5pm

Operate (pilot) a forklift within the confines of the facility utilized to supply production and shipping.

1. Pick orders
2. Load and unload trucks
3. Inventory control
4. Last line of food defense
5. Supply packaging lines with materials such as film, displays, trays, boxes, etc. as needed.
6. Return excess materials to the warehouse after use.
7. Keep all damaged pallets neatly stacked and remove as needed.
8. Adhere to first in first out use of raw and finished materials.
9. Keep all packaging material storage areas clean and in proper order.
10. Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures
11. Adhere to all food safety guidelines and procedures
12. Adhere to the rules and regulations of all Louisiana Fish Fry regulatory agencies.
13. Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices
14. Perform all tasks as directed by direct supervisor or other management.
15. Complies with all company policies and procedures created to ensure the production of high-quality food-safe products.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess the reading, writing, and arithmetic skills necessary to perform the position’s tasks. Must be able to score acceptably on the Louisiana Fish Fry aptitude battery. Must be available to work outside of normal schedule and is expected to work (1) one Saturday out of each month. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. All descriptions listed are only intended to describe the general nature of the position and do not qualify as any type of contract with Louisiana Fish Fry.

Starting Hourly Rate - $13/Hour

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5pm

Transfer bulk sacks and ingredients into a blender.

1. Learn the operation of blending loading system (Spiroflow) to transfer bulk sacks into a blender.
2. Learn the operation of Bar Code scanning system (Produmex).
3. Become familiar with all of the blends and learn to recognize which ingredients go into which blends.
4. Stage sacks and unload blenders.
5. Put cardboard into compactor as directed.
6. Will be cross-trained to work in the setup room.
7. Adhere to proper first in first out (FIFO) use techniques.
8. Keep work area clean and perform required cleaning at end of the shift.
9. Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures
10. Adhere to all food safety guidelines and procedures
11. Adhere to the rules and regulations of all Louisiana Fish Fry regulatory agencies.
12. Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices
13. Perform all tasks as directed by direct supervisor or other management.
14. Complies with all company policies and procedures created to ensure the production of high-quality food-safe products.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess the reading, writing, and arithmetic skills necessary to perform the position’s tasks. Must be available to work hours outside of normal schedule. Must be able to move or lift up to a 100 lbs. bag. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. for a constant 8 hour work day. Must be able to stand, lift, and twist for an 8 hour work day.  Must be able to operate a forklift (training will be provided). All descriptions listed are only intended to describe the general nature of the position and do not qualify as any type of contract with Louisiana Fish Fry.

Starting Hourly Rate - $10/Hour

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5pm

Work on the assembly line palletizing finished product cases.

1.      Pack bags, cartons, or jars of finished product into the case.

2.      Check that the product is coded with the correct production date.

3.      Send case through tape machine, making sure that top and bottom are taped correctly.

4.      Check that case has correct product label and production code.

5.      Stack case on a pallet using the proper stacking pattern and lifting techniques.

6.      Move finished product to transfer area.

7.      Keep work area clean and perform required cleaning at end of the shift.

8.      Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures

9.      Adhere to all food safety guidelines and procedures

10.  Adhere to the rules and regulations of all Louisiana Fish Fry regulatory agencies.

11.  Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices

12.  Perform all tasks as directed by direct supervisor or other management.

13.  Complies with all company policies and procedures created to ensure the production of high-quality food-safe products.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess the reading, writing, and arithmetic skills necessary to perform the position’s tasks. Must be able to score acceptably on the Louisiana Fish Fry aptitude battery. Must be available to work hours outside of normal schedule. Must be able to operate electric pallet jack (training will be provided). Must be able to operate stretch wrap machine (training will be provided). Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds for a constant 8 hours. Must be able to lift and move wooden pallets weighing up to 40 pounds.  Must be able to stand, lift, and twist for an 8 hour work day. All descriptions listed are only intended to describe the general nature of the position and do not qualify as any type of contract with Louisiana Fish Fry.