MAINTENANCE HOURLY

JBS Foods; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Live Pork Operation. You will construct, maintain and improve facilities and systems, ensuring safety, quality and productivity in a demanding hog environment.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing feed, ventilation, water, and building components, inspecting facilities, and ordering parts as needed. Strong English and the ability to work up to 59 hours weekly are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a pickup and pull a trailer.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly, up to 100 lbs on occasion.
• Willingness to work up to 59 hours a week and weekends.
• Able to work in an hog facility and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair feed systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair ventilation systems.
• Install and repair water systems.
• Install and repair building components.
• Inspect facilities and grounds for repairs and perform them.
• Perform routine service on company equipment.
• Follow safety procedures established by JBS.
• Identify and order parts needed for work.

Skills

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Safety minded

Clear communication

English proficiency

Willingness to learn

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical metering equipment

Skid loader operation

Backhoe operation

Job description

Description

Perform tasks involved with constructing, maintaining, improving and all other work related to the structures and components involved with the JBS Live Pork Operation. Good attention to ensure accuracy and quality. Performs tasks associated with this department while meeting productivity, quality, safety, behavioral and attendance expectations.

Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, work around moving equipment, and work around live animals.

Principle Responsibilities

• Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing feed systems
• Installing troubleshooting, and repairing ventilation systems
• Installing and repairing water systems
• Installing and repairing building components
• Inspect facilities and grounds for needed repairs and complete needed repairs
• Perform routine inspections and service of company owned equipment as required
• Follows all security and safety procedures established by JBS
• Performs other duties assigned by Management as needed.
• Identify and order parts needed for their work

Travel Required

None

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to drive a pickup and pull a trailer
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and transport various objects weighing up to 50lbs repeatedly throughout the shift at times product weight may reach 100lbs.
• Team oriented
• Ability to work under time constraints
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work up to 59 hours a week if necessary
• Work weekends with alternation
• Ability and willingness to work in an hog facility
• Willingness to learn new skills as needed
• Basic understanding of electricity and electrical components
• Must be able to communicate with leads, farm employees, and supervisors
• Must be able to work at locations as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in driving a skid loader
• Experience in driving a backhoe
• General knowledge and use of electrical metering equipment

Relationships/Contacts

• Interact with fellow Maintenance employees to perform daily tasks
• Interaction with other teams such as LRG, EIG, farm employees and management

Pay Rate: $22.75

EOE, Including disability/Vets