MAINTENANCE HOURLY

JBS Foods; Las Animas (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Colorado is seeking a maintenance technician for the Live Pork Operation. The role involves constructing, maintaining, improving, and supporting structures and components with emphasis on accuracy, quality, safety, and attendance.

Must tolerate heat, cold, noise, dust, and work near live animals. Responsibilities include installing and repairing feed, ventilation, water systems, and building components, plus inspecting facilities, performing routine equipment service, and ordering

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Valid driver's license and ability to tow a trailer.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs repeatedly (weight up to 100 lbs at times).
• Willingness to work up to 59 hours per week; weekends required.
• Team oriented and able to work under time constraints.
• Willingness to work in a hog facility and learn new skills.

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 repairs.
• Perform routine inspections and service of company owned equipment.
• Follow all security and safety procedures established by JBS.
• Performs other duties assigned by Management as needed.
• Identify and order parts needed for their work.

Skills

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Time management

Willingness to learn

Lift up to 50lbs repeatedly

Long hours possible

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical metering equipment

Driver's license & ability to tow trailer

Job description

Description

Purpose & Scope: 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: Functions may include but are not limited to

• 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: $21.50

EOE, Including disability/Vets