A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we’re a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.

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

• Competitive Starting Pay
  • $1.00/hr shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

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

The Maintenance Mechanic has responsibilities to maintain, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment in a food processing environment. This position requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters, such as electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes. This person will perform medium to high-level machine systems troubleshooting and repair and provide technical support for all phases of the operation. This work will be of average to considerable difficulty in the accomplishment of a variety of mechanical maintenance actions.

Core Responsibilities

• Assists with and learns to perform preventative maintenance for building systems, plumbing, (light bulb changes,), and mechanical systems including, pump and motors and conveyors. Teardown & set-up of all equipment (nightly).
• Assists with and learns the maintenance of induction, Booster and Vacuum Pumps, Conveyors, including serving, cleaning and inspecting all related equipment.
• Assists with and learns to repair facilities structures, systems and components, including performing minor repairs to building plumbing, low-voltage, and, door hardware.
• Assists with and learns to perform electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so that Maintenance department makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems.
• Knows and understands all safety and safe quality food procedures related to maintenance operations.
• To complete established Preventative Maintenance duties on assigned equipment daily.
• To repair all equipment which could cause production down time or create a Safety Hazard.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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 diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or Associate's Degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus.
• Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift.
• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write the following; work orders, instructions, daily reports and machine manuals.
• Ability to receive and relate orders/information using various communication devices.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

How to attend

Enter in the "Event Center Entrance" of the hotel. There is a seperate parking lot for the center. When you enter follow the sign to check in for the Smithfield Foods Hiring Event.

What to prepare

• Resume

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

What is a hiring event?

Think of it like a job fair, but for one company and more personal. Hiring events are a great way for employers to fill multiple roles quickly. Hiring is a human process, and they would like to meet you to see if you’re a fit!