Maintenance Helper (Sun to Thu) 1st

Job Title

Mechanic Helper

Status:

 ☐  Exempt                   ☒   Non-Exempt

Department

Maintenance

Grade H99

Date 09/23/2025

Title of Manager

Maintenance Manager

The Mechanic Helper is responsible for operating equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Performs all Mechanic Helper’s functions fully and independently with minimal supervision

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate basic equip. Sweeper, Forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, rotating forklift 

• Must practice safe work habits. (Moving & lifting). 

• Assist mechanics, electricians etc. with machine repairs and P.M.’s

• Perform daily Rounds of facility

• Operate Trash Compactor and empty trash cans in support of Production activities

• Maintain Storm Water Sumps

• Act as Fire Watch, Confined Space or  Working at Height Stand-By Attendant, when needed

• Handles and manages hazardous waste. Must take initial hazardous waste training, and annual refresher training 

• Water treatment

• Load/Unload trucks with material coming in (Maintenance related)

• Mounting skills (TV, whiteboards, signs etc.)

• Drain & prep rolls for shipment

• Help maintain Boneyard

• Keep inventory for chemicals used for water treatment

• Sand  blast parts for Graco

• Fill oil heaters/hydraulic tanks

• Assist w/ Safety upkeep (Ice breaking freezers, etc)

Ensure all work is to be performed in accordance with the Responsible Care EMS - Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) 

1. Intervene and take appropriate actions on any non-conformance, possible non-conformance, or concerns affecting 1) compliance with any known legal, regulatory or company requirement, 2) Safety, Health, Environment & Security (HSE&S) policies, procedures, or other management system requirements, and/or 3) expectations or needs of other interested parties, and communicate it using the appropriate company process. 

2. Ensure the HSE&S, Responsible Care management Systems requirements are integrated into their organization’s business structure and processes and achieve intended outcomes. 

3. Promote an observable culture of process safety, product safety/stewardship and customer service within their organizational control. 

4. When requested, participate in the development, communication, and implementation of HSE&S and Responsible Care programs. 

5. Communicate and follow up as required on any HSE&S concerns, incidents, near misses, or opportunities for improvement using the appropriate company process. 

6. When requested, lead, participate and/or provide resources for Employee Safety Committee (ASC), Safety Meetings, Incident/Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations, Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Startup Review (PSSR), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and other related HSE&S, process safety, and customer service activities. 

Must follow all MSOP & Plant Safety Rules. Use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE required in this area are KEVLAR GLOVES, LATEX GLOVES, FULL FACE RESPIRATOR, HALF FACE RESPIRATOR, DUST MASKS, & EAR PLUGS. TYVEK Suits are also available for PROTECTION.

Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Qualified Operator

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to use basic hand and power tools. (safely). 

• Basic computer skills. 

• Must work from ladders. 

• MSDS Must read, interpret, and practice. 

• Must practice good housekeeping habits. 

• Communication skills; able to take verbal directions; understand written procedures 

• Proper use of measuring devices.

• Understand Physical and Quality Requirements

• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Conditions (S.O.C.), Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.), etc.

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, techniques for effectively manufacture goods

• Knowledge of machines and tools required at each task

• Controlling operations of equipment or systems

• Watches gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions

• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly

• Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people

• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources  

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

• Must be able to quick obtain and maintain competence to work from desktop, laptop or tablet PCs to interface with maintenance management systems (SAP, Neptune) to accurately and effectively document work completed (Confirmations) and where necessary prepare work requests (Notifications)

• Complete all required Training:

  1. Departmental Safety

  2. Department’s reading requirements

• Department Task Training captured on 7 – Step Training Plan

• On the job training 

• N/A

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

N

R

O

F

C

N

R

O

F

C

Lifting/Carrying     

Twisting/Turning

X

Under 10 lbs

X

Reach over shoulder

X

11-20 lbs

X

Reach over head

X

21–50 lbs

X

Reach outward

X

51-100 lbs

X

Climb

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Crawl

X

Kneel

X

Pushing/Pulling

Squat

X

Under 10lbs

X

Sit

X

11-20 lbs

X

Walk-Normal Surfaces

X

21-50 lbs

X

Walk-Uneven Surfaces

X

51-100 lbs

X

Walk-Slippery Surfaces

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Stand

X

Bend

X

Driving

Talk

X

Automatic Trans

X

Listen

X

Standard Trans

X

Operate (circle) fork lift, crane, pallet jack, Push lift

X

Respirator

X

Other

Eye Protection

X

Keyboard/Ten Key

X

Hard Hat, Boots

X

Computer Monitor

X

Gloves

X

Handling (grasping, holding)

X

Exposure to Dangerous substances

X

Repetitive Motion - Hands

X

Hearing Protection

X

Repetitive Motion - Feet

X

Confined Space

X

The Operator may be exposed to different weather conditions.

Operator may at times be exposed to dangerous substances and must wear personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  Management with union reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.  [Exempt Language: If this position is classified as exempt meaning more than 50% of the employee’s time is spent performing exempt job duties consistent with this job description.  If the employee finds the actual job duties change from those described herein so the employee is not performing exempt duties more than 50 % of the time, the employee must immediately inform management.]  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.