Electrician I

American Foods Group, LLC; Long Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay range: $21.85–$31.85/hour

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, and

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC is hiring an Electrician I to install, inspect, and repair electrical systems in a USDA-inspected beef facility in Long Prairie, Minnesota. You will work with motors, control circuits, and automation, following strict safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

This role requires standing on ladders or platforms, extended hours with overtime, and a State Electrician License. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training to support career

Qualifications

• Must hold a State Electrician License.
• Able to work in varying temperatures and at heights with PPE.
• Willing to work extended hours including Saturdays with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect and repair electrical systems, equipment, or components according to codes and plans.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and hand tools.
• Install or maintain electrical control systems and industrial automation equipment (e.g., PLCs).
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits with ohmmeters/volts/ammeters.
• Perform preventative maintenance and visual inspections of equipment.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install or repair wiring and fixtures.
• Advise management on hazards of continued operation and potential improvements.
• Train employees on safety and procedures.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Lock out/Tag out

Education

State Electrician License

Diploma or GED

College education

Tools

Ohmmeters

Volmeters

Ammeters

PLCs

Job description

Overview

Long Prairie Packing Company LLC, an American Foods Group Company has an opportunity for Electrician I.

As Electrician I, you will:

• Installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and electrical codes, and then carry out plan; ensure all safety and lock out tag out procedures are followed if applicable.
• Inspect and repair electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, to ensure compliance with electrical codes; ensure all safety and lock out tag out procedures are followed if applicable.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem; ensure all safety and lock out tag out procedures are followed if applicable.
• Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers; ensure all safety and lock out tag out procedures are followed if applicable.
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning; ensure all safety and lock out tag out procedures followed if applicable.
• Perform all electrical preventative maintenance and visual inspection for damage on equipment in applicable areas; ensure all safety and lock out tag out procedures are followed if applicable.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment or fixtures.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Train employees as needed.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• State Electrician License.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work temperatures warm, hot, humid, cold, wet or with slippery surfaces at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work extended scheduled hours Monday through Saturday with daily overtime. Must be able to work overtime as required. Start times and hours vary based on production needs.
• Must be able to successfully complete training:
  • Safety.
  • Safe Quality Food (SQF).
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Food defense.
  • Lock out/Tag out.
  • OSHA 10-hour.
  • First aid.
  • Forklift.
  • Genie lift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior lead or management experience.
• Diploma or GED.
• College education.
• Prior maintenance experience in a USDA inspected beef, pork or poultry facility.
• Prior production experience.
• Work history in the last 12 months.

What We Offer:

• Base hourly range of $21.85 to $31.85 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Our company supports your career growth with ongoing learning and training programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success.

Check Out the Long Prairie, MN Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Long Prairie, Minnesota, a rural city located in the center of Minnesota - A short drive from many of the best recreational areas in Minnesota, and not too far from the Twin Cities and the ever-famous Mall of America! Long Prairie’s museums, scenic golf courses, and historic buildings will fulfill your diverse interests.

The area also offers:

• Long Prairie Trails - 4 well-kept trails that extend throughout the entire city
• Lake Charlotte Beach which includes a swimming beach, fishing pier and boat launch, softball fields, and much more!
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.