Plant Maintenance

Industrial Maintenance
(Non-Union / Hourly)

Department: Maintenance Department

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Kansas City, MO

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range + other compensation components: $35.35 an hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Life Insurance, Union Pension

Shift (if applicable): 2nd shift 3:00pm-11:00pm will require working Saturday, Sundays, or both with days off during the week.

Position Overview

The Industrial Maintenance worker moves around the production floor, performing preventative maintenance and repairs on various production machines.

Key Responsibilities

The Industrial Maintenance worker shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Repairs and maintains mechanical, air, electrical and hydraulic components of various equipment such as processing, blow molding, filling and material handling equipment, following blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications and using hand tools, power tools, welders and precision measuring instruments.
• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and following blueprints, diagram, and service manuals.
• Re-aligns and adjusts components, such as spindles and clutches, using hand tools and following diagrams.
• Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe.
• Works with operators to start machines and equipment to test operations following repair.
• Repairs broken parts, using brazing, soldering, and welding equipment and hand tools.
• May modify computer-controlled functions on various equipment.

Required Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in Industrial Maintenance setting, or competition of post high school Industrial Maintenance program.
• Hours: Start times may vary, normally 8 hour shifts per day. (Overtime may be required)
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
• Minimum age: 18
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Will be required to work with and understand hydraulic, air, electrical, and other systems in the plant.
• Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and follow blueprint, wiring diagrams and service manuals and fill out written reports.
• Possess the ability to work without direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Welding- ability to arc and heli weld
• Electrical- experience with 3-phase writing, electrical controls, and troubleshooting PLC’s
• Refrigeration- familiar with ammonia refrigeration systems
• Utilities- understand operation of Boilers and Air Compressors

Required Soft Skills:

• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Competency

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand/walk on your feet constantly during your shift.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up to 50 to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside and be exposed to the outside weather/temperature conditions.
• Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of your surroundings.
• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.
• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder.
• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

About Hiland Dairy – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

Hiland Dairy was founded in 1938 in Springfield, Missouri, by two men and fifty cows. From its modest beginnings, it grew steadily into a major farmer-owned dairy company serving much of the Midwest and South. By the mid-1940s, Hiland had added its first production plant and distribution center, expanding beyond milk into products like ice cream and butter. In 1955, the company joined the Quality Chekd organization, reinforcing its dedication to top processing standards.

Through the late 20th century, Hiland expanded by acquiring regional dairies across Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas, increasing its reach and product diversity. Today, its offerings include milk, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, dips, cheese, juice, and iced tea.

Still farmer-owned, Hiland emphasizes freshness by sourcing milk from nearby farms. The company also invests in sustainability initiatives and community engagement, remaining rooted in its founding values of quality, integrity, and local commitment.

Our Mission:

Hiland will continually strive to provide high quality products that our customers desire at a competitive price. This goal will be accomplished by the following:

• Being better than we have to be — setting high standards in performance and quality control and meeting or exceeding those marks.
• Doing what is right — treating our greatest asset, our people, with dignity and respect. Attracting and retaining high quality people by providing competitive compensation and continually training and upgrading the skills of our people.
• Provide a reasonable return to our owners — by keeping pace with the market in all areas of our business.

EEO Statement

Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.