Company Description
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 17,000 people globally.
Job Description
Overall Purpose and Objective of Position
Maintain all company owned equipment including building, ground, and shop.
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment, including floors, driveways, walls, etc.
• Perform maintenance to building and grounds when needed.
• Locate damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, plus measure, cut, thread and install pipe.
• Under proper supervision remove, repair or replace worn or defective parts of machines, equipment, mechanism or hydraulic systems.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions and other wooden structures.
• Maintain sprinkler system, pipe system and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
• Make minor repairs, clean and service all company owned equipment. This includes the lift trucks, attachments, sweepers, scrubbers, golf carts, tractors, tugs, automobiles, trucks and other miscellaneous small equipment.
• Lubricate truck, change batteries, fill fuel tank or replace liquefied gas tank. Blow lint and debris from radiator and engine compartments. Perform daily lift truck checks as required by OSHA.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other machinery parts.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction. Discuss machine operation variations with manager or other maintenance workers in order to diagnose problems and repair machines.
• Set up and operate machine tools, such as grinder, drill and chainsaw.
• Operate lift truck.
• Keep shop area and personal work area clean and safe.

• Perform all related responsibilities as required.

Company Conformance Statements
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses
High School diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Valid drivers license
• Lift truck certification required
• Job requirements include standing, walking, sitting, use of hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools or controls. Must be able to reach with hands and arms; climb balance, stoop, kneel crouch and crawl. Also 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 outside weather conditions, working frequently near moving mechanical parts. Occasional work done in high, precarious places and could be exposed to fumes and cotton dust.
Employee Supervision
Supervises no other employees.
Decision Making/Accountability
Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of duties.
Qualifications
Additional Information
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