Feed Mill Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

JBS Foods; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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 1st shift to maintain and repair feed mill equipment. The role requires preventive maintenance, documentation of actions, and adherence to safety policies across company, state, and federal guidelines.

Candidate must have two years of feed mill maintenance experience, a high school degree, and ability to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders, and operate a pallet jack with heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of feed mill maintenance or related maintenance experience.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Able to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders and operate a pallet jack with 2000 pounds of material.
• Able to work at heights up to 200 feet and in confined spaces.
• Unload rail cars and trucks.

Responsibilities

• Repair any mechanical malfunction 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 emergencies.
• Lubricate equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to posted schedule.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and reports.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Heavy lifting

Pallet jack operation

Ladder climbing

Working at heights

Confined spaces

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Feed Mill Maintenance Mechanic / Unloader for 1st shift to maintain and repair feed mill equipment. The role requires preventive maintenance, documentation of actions, and adherence to safety policies across company, state, and federal guidelines.

Candidate must have two years of feed mill maintenance experience, a high school degree, and ability to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders, and operate a pallet jack with heavy loads.