Farm Maintenance Lead

Murphy-Brown LLC

Milford (UT)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform building, repairs, and maintenance under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. The role focuses on timely execution of tasks, coordinating with farm staff, and ensuring preparedness of tools and parts on the service truck.

The position requires electrical, welding, plumbing skills, and experience with Smithfield Maintenance. Ability to operate heavy equipment and work long shifts is essential.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in maintenance, construction, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in electrical troubleshooting and repair, welding, and plumbing.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Smithfield Maintenance.
Must operate a 4WD truck and trailer; backhoe and forklift experience preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills; able to work legally with safety rules.

Responsibilities

Schedule work with the farm manager and coordinate help as needed.
Ensure supplies are on the service truck to minimize downtime.
Complete work promptly and submit final reports to maintenance manager.
Assist in prioritization and scheduling of maintenance orders and projects.
Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled and comply with safety and environmental rules.
Be on call for emergencies and respond after hours when needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Plumbing

Smithfield maintenance

4x4 truck operation

Backhoe operation

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

Working under the direction of the Maintenance Manager is responsible for building, repairs and maintenance work.

Core Responsibilities

Responsible for maintenance and repairs as requested by production and directed by the maintenance leader including:

Scheduling work with the applicable farm manager including arranging for help from a farm employee if needed.
Minimizing driving time by assuring appropriate supplies for each job are stocked on the service truck.
Completing work in a timely manner and submitting a final report on the work order to the maintenance manager.
Assist supervisor in coordinating prioritization and scheduling of maintenance orders and projects.
Responsible for preventative maintenance as scheduled by the maintenance manager.
Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Hog Production subscribes.
Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
Read and understand the company's emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their worksite.
Responsible for understanding all safety requirements of the job and for performing the job in compliance with the safety requirements including OSHA's trenching standards.
All 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a maintenance, construction, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in electrical troubleshooting and repair, welding experience and plumbing experience.
Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience with Smithfield Maintenance.
Must be able to operate a 4WD truck and trailer.
Ability to operate a backhoe, forklift and other heavy equipment, preferred.
Must have good organizational skills.
Must have good communications skills.
Must be willing to follow biosecurity rules.
Must maintain PQA Plus Certification.
Rotating days off requires weekend and holiday work.
Must be able to work an average 45 hour week with average 9 hour workday, which can vary frequently.
Be on call, if needed.
Be willing to respond to emergencies after hours, if needed.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
Must be able to do basic math and record accurate records.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 9 – 12 hours per day.
Must be able to frequently climb over, under, and around penning.
Must be able to occasionally lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to tolerate animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Relocation Package Available

Equal Employment Opportunity

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

Company Culture

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. “Good food. Responsibly.®” is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Benefits

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Our company invests in your future.
We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.