General Maintenance Technician

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Responsible for completion of work orders for tasks related to the physical maintenance and repairs of the structure of the establishment, including floors, driveways, walls, etc.
• Responsible for implementing routine physical improvements.
• Assist with the repair/maintenance of the shop area as needed.
• Respond to emergency situations in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Assist Supervisor/Manager in establishing and maintaining all equipment, tools, supplies in stock, inventories and logs.
• Replenish supplies including bathrooms, light fixtures, shop as needed.
• Pressure wash and clean equipment as needed.
• Operate sweeper, golf cart and lift truck as needed.
• Communicate effectively to appropriate individual building status, needed repairs and changes.
• Adhere to all safety standards, policies & procedures, codes of conduct and best practices.
• Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times with co-workers, vendors, managers, etc.
• Utilize materials, supplies, tools and other building property in a safe, productive manner.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver license.
• Must be fluent in English required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Ability to read/write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Use common sense when solving problems.
• Job requirements include standing, walking, sitting, use of hands to finger, to handle and feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Have the ability to speak and hear.
• Required to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities are required. These include good close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision. Good depth perception and the ability to focus are necessary.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed in typical warehousing conditions in and outside of building. Working frequently near moving mechanical parts. Could be exposed to fumes and cot

Employee Supervision

No supervisory responsibilities.

Decision Making/Accountability

Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of duties.

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Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- 401k with Company Match

- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits

- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us