General Mechanic - 2nd Shift

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity 

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:   

• Competitive Starting Pay - $19.10 - $29.10/hr  

• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More  

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.  Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:  Troubleshoots and repairs complex food processing and packaging equipment along with aid in the up keep of the facility and grounds. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES AND TASKS:

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

View all areas of plant processing and packaging equipment Review process schedule. Preventative and predictive maintenance along with trouble shooting and repairs of non-scheduled break downs Assess all downtime situations and notify maintenance Supervisor /maintenance Manager of any major problems Review work orders and preventive maintenance work orders and prioritize. Meet with relief personnel to discuss previous shift situations or any major problems Review shift operations with Supervisor. Conduct Repairs and Preventative maintenance to assigned equipment. Completed required daily paper work and turn in to the active supervisor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

• High School Grad or GED Required
• At least 2 years of experience in Food Processing Maintenance desired
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good understanding of HACCP, USDA, OSHA, EPA Regulations
• Proficient in cost reduction methods
• Good organizational skills.
• Tech School training in Electronics
• Two years of Electro-Mechanical experience desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform