8th Avenue Food & Provisions · 15 hours ago
PLC Programmer
Troy, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years exp8th Avenue Food & Provisions is seeking a PLC Programmer who plays a crucial role in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and control systems throughout the facility. The primary responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, training employees, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards.
Consumer GoodsFood ProcessingManufacturingMarketingOrganic FoodSales
Hiring Manager
Furlando Zachery
Responsibilities
Perform daily electrical or controls tasks and troubleshooting of packaging and production equipment and systems, including Extruder, Dryers, Dry bulk storage & conveying, Dilute phase pneumatic conveying, High speed packaging including cartoners, baggers, case-packers, palletizers, thermal fluid process heaters, material handling systems, water chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC system
Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems, complete preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance programs and wor
Partner with operations to learn operating systems, while providing training to production teams on electrical & controls component
Maintain all electrical systems to National Electrical Code standard
Modify, add, and change electrical systems with little or no supervision
Maintain current back up files for all equipment control system
Provide assistance with capital project development and implementation
Maintain plant schematics and documentation on equipment
Troubleshooting using machine control schematic
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime
Requires a two-year Electrical Technician degree and/or one of the following
Completed apprenticeship in electro-mechanical, electrical, controls or related field
Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
3+ years' hands-on experience in controls, automation, or electrical role
Perform daily electrical or controls tasks and troubleshooting of packaging and production equipment and systems, including Extruder, Dryers, Dry bulk storage & conveying, Dilute phase pneumatic conveying, High speed packaging including cartoners, baggers, case-packers, palletizers, thermal fluid process heaters, material handling systems, water chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC system
Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems, complete preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance programs
Partner with operations to learn operating systems, while providing training to production teams on electrical & controls components
Maintain all electrical systems to National Electrical Code standard
Modify, add, and change electrical systems with little or no supervision
Maintain current back up files for all equipment control system
Provide assistance with capital project development and implementation
Maintain plant schematics and documentation on equipment
Troubleshooting using machine control schematic
Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to stand 8+ hours per shift
Preferred
Previous employee leadership experience
Effective verbal and written communication skills required
Previous electrical & controls experience in a food manufacturing facility
Previous experience reading blueprints and control schematics
Previous experience with Allen Bradly, PLC, touch screens
Previous experience with VFD's
Experience with operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lifts
Experience in Arc Flash, LOTO and Working at heights
Company
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a food production firm that manufactures and sells private brand food products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-06-03Acquired
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Craig N. Cohen
Chief Financial Officer
Deepashri Khare
Chief Human Resources Officer at 8th Ave Food & Provisions
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