Job Description

About Request Foods, Inc.

Founded in 1990, Request Foods is a privately held, family-owned and operated frozen food manufacturer located in Holland, MI. We produce, package, and ship an assortment of frozen food entrees for Private Labels and National Brands for both the retail and food service markets. Our mission is to honor God in all we do, to help people develop, to pursue excellence, and to grow profitably.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preventative maintenance of all assigned plant equipment, including service, repair or replacement of gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, etc.
• Ensure the mechanical and physical integrity of the production equipment.
• Reduce the production down time as a result of mechanical failure.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance measures are completed on a timely basis.
• Assist Mechanics as needed to complete machine repair and/or equipment troubleshooting
• Assist 1st shift production departments for a timely set up with certain technical equipment after sanitation shift.
• Properly and safely use maintenance shop equipment (drill press, lathe, pneumatic tools, etc.) to complete projects.
• Follow all safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/ Education/ Skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or relevant training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Personal Qualities/ Characteristics

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, email, and follow up with daily tasks as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to safely work at a self-motivated pace and with little supervision.
• Have sound troubleshooting skillset
• Must be able to describe and display the following: 
  1. Working knowledge of Electrical, (20ma - 480V) 
  2. Strong mechanical aptitude
  3. Strong understanding of Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  4. Ability to read electrical prints
  5. Ability to read Mechanical drawings, and schematics

Physical Activities Required – The physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by a member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Extensive walking and standing        
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Bending, twisting, stooping

Job Environment

• Cold and dry
• Wet and humid