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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
Your Opportunity
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Competitive Starting Pay - $24.55 /hr- $29.80 /hr
$.50 /hr Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
Sign-On Bonus - $2,500
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
This position 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Works from verbal and written instructions, blueprints, and sketches to complete work orders and PMs. Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and systems for emergency repairs. Applies skills, experience, and general knowledge to a wide range of tasks to adjust, repair, dissemble, replace, and reassemble plant equipment. Performs preventive maintenance routines and inspections. Utilizes hand tools and common powered hand and shop tools. Approaches job duties with a sense of accuracy and urgency. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Requirements
Ability to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing and extending arms
Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift
Ability to work around animal blood and/or body parts
Ability to work in cold areas (Approx. 20-40F)
Ability to work in warm areas(over 100F)
Ability to work in a wet/humid environment
Ability to work with a knife (if trained)
Ability to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes
Can understand and follow oral and written instructions
Can lift heavy objects, which can weigh up to 60lbs.
Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals
Ability to work with strong odors/smells
Can work in a noisy environment
Ability to climb, move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms
Can bend, stoop, and twist repetitively throughout your entire shift
Can walk long distances
Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Ability to operate powered industrial trucks, including scissor lifts, pallet jacks, etc.
Ability to work with a variety of chemicals, solvents, and understand/abide by the corresponding material safety data sheet, MSDS
Ability to read, write the following: work orders, instructions, daily reports and machine manuals
Willing to pass physical to wear respirators or self-contained breathing apparatus
Stand and/or work on the following: moving platforms and elevated platforms
Ability to receive and relate orders/information using various communication devices
Smithfield Foods · Wichita, KS