Feed Mill Maintenance Mechanic / Unloader 1st shift

JBS USA; Staley (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Feed Mill Maintenance Mechanic / Unloader for the 1st shift. The role involves preventive maintenance, repairing and installing equipment, and detecting mechanical and electrical issues.

You will keep written records of actions taken, replacements, and compliance with safety policies. Responsibilities include repairing mill equipment, lubrication, preventive maintenance, and handling emergencies.

Qualifications

• Two years of maintenance experience in feed mill or related field.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders, and operate a pallet jack (2000 pounds).
• Willingness to work first shift and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Repair mechanical malfunctions in the feed mill
• Detect potential electrical or mechanical problems
• Check that equipment is functioning properly
• Prepare written actions taken to correct equipment problems
• Respond to mechanical or electrical breakdowns and handle emergency situations
• Lubricate equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance according to posted schedule
• Complete appropriate paperwork and reports
• Operate a forklift
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Pallet jack operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Ladders

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

Feed Mill Maintenance Mechanic / Unloader 1st shift

JOB SUMMARY:

The Feed Mill Maintenance Mechanic must be able to perform preventative maintenance on feed mill related equipment, as well as repair and install equipment as necessary. The Feed Mill Maintenance Mechanic must be able to detect potential mechanical and electrical problem, maintain the required written records including work performed, corrective actions and installed replacement parts. Feed Mill Maintenance Mechanic must work in compliance with all company policies, Local, State and Federal policies, laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Repair any mechanical malfunction in the feed mill
• detect any potential electrical or mechanical problems
• check that equipment is functioning properly
• Prepare written actions taken to correct equipment problems
• respond to mechanical or electrical breakdowns and handle emergency situations
• lubricate equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance according to posted schedule
• complete appropriate paperwork and reports

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Operate a forlift
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

Minimum experience of two (2) years in feed mill maintenance or related maintenance field

• High school degree or equivalent
• Ability to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders and operate a pallet jack with 2000 pounds of material
• Ability to work at heights of 200 feet and in confined spaces
• Unload rail covs & trucks

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

Benefits:

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

Paid Time Off:

Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;

401(k):

company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;

Career Development:

Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision:

Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim’s does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim’s or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim’s. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim’s because of an unsolicited referral.