MAINTENANCE HOURLY (MECHANICS, TECHNICIANS & PROJECTS) at JBS Grand Island, NE

JBS; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 37,195 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a maintenance technician in Grand Island, Nebraska. The role focuses on performing maintenance tasks, preventative upkeep on equipment, and supporting other plant areas during major issues, with emphasis on safety and adherence to policy.

The position requires weekend availability, strong English communication, and the ability to work in hot and cold environments. Prior related maintenance experience and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends or as needed.
• Must have strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Must be willing to work in both hot and cold environments.
• Must have some related maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100lbs on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance mechanic tasks in a safety‑driven, acceptable method.
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment as directed by supervisors/lead hand.
• Assist other plant areas when major problems occur.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Assist in day‑to‑day operations of the maintenance department and monitor/ document areas per safety and policy.

Skills

Weekend availability

English communication

Maintenance experience

Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs

Job description

Description

Position at JBS USA

Maintenance

Responsibilities

• This position ensures all aspects of the maintenance mechanic functions are performed in a safety and acceptable method.
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures on all equipment that is assigned by the maintenance supervisors/lead hand.
• Assist other areas of the plant when major problems occur

Functional Requirements

• Completes all assigned tasks scheduled and unscheduled work as directed by supervisor
• Assist in the day‑to‑day operations of the maintenance department. Includes but is not limited to the assistance of all maintenance areas of the plant, ensuring that all assigned areas of the maintenance department areas are being monitored and documented as required by safety, food safety, company policy, & procedures

Key Qualifications, Abilities,and Skills

• Must be able to work weekends, or as needed.
• Must have strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Must be willing to work in both hot and cold environments.
• Must have some related maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100lbs on occasion.

Depts Include

• Fabrication, Slaughter, Material Handling, Rendering, E&E, B&E

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 90 days of employment;
• Paid time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): eligible after 1 year of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base pay range of $27.00- $34.00

EOE/VET/DISABLED