Plant Engineer
Stratas Foods
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Posted 6 months ago
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Job Type(s)
Full Time
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Industry
Engineering
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Job Description
Plant Engineer
Company Description
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to manage, maintain, and create all plant programmable control systems, assist in the analysis of current programs, and manage all plant computer systems.
Responsibilities:- Troubleshoot all current PLC and computer related processes.
- Project management, purchasing, and supervision of contractors for all projects to assure completion on a timely basis within budget.
- Create all new programs, process controls, and computer related systems.
- Assist the maintenance department in preventative maintenance duties.
- Assist the engineering department in the development of new processes.
- Assist the engineering department in cost reduction projects involving automation.
- Follow, monitor, and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations, and policies.
- Provide the necessary safety training to contractors.
- Manage and maintain current computer network system
- Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.
- Work with Corporate IT on any upgrades or system modifications
- Order and specify all hardware and software for all plant systems
- Manage plant security relative to computer systems (email, systems access, passwords, etc.)
- Assist the in trouble shooting or project implementation.
- Perform duties as assigned by the Plant management team or direct supervisor.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Related Experience: 3-5 years of experience is preferred.
Equipment/Software Skills:
PLC Controls
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Microsoft Office
Additional Information
Physical: This position will require employees to walk up stairs and be able to be in the field standing for long periods of time (2 to 4 hours at a time).
Sensory:
Mental/Reasoning:
Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.