Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay $25.48/hr

$1.00/hr shift differential for 2nd 3

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to repair and maintain material-handling equipment at our facility. You will perform electrical installations, diagnose issues, and execute preventive maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires forklift or lifting equipment experience, ability to read manuals, and teamwork across shifts. We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to support growth and development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance or 4 years in related field.
• Vocational Diploma or associate's degree in maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team with all levels and interact with contractors.
• Ability to operate forklift, genie lift or scissor lift.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, instructions and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage repair of MHE, monitor and trend, troubleshoot and repair.
• Install and repair electrical and lighting issues, dock doors and plates.
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer guidelines and timelines.
• Log time and materials into the CMMS system.
• Interpret plans, schematics and maintenance manuals.

Skills

Teamwork

Read/write instructions

Forklift operation

Education

GED

Vocational Diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

Forklift

Genie lift

Scissor lift

CMMS

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Job Description

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Starting Pay - $25.48
• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Core Responsibilities

Manage the repair of MHE, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs and preventative maintenance

• Conduct installation and repairs on electrical and lighting issues, dock doors, and dock plates
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM's) within manufacturer's guidelines/specifications and established timelines to include oil changes, filter changes, calibration of equipment, belts changes, inspections, adjustments, lubrication, etc.
• Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system
• Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment or 4 years' direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate's degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus.
• Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift.
• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write the following: work orders, instructions, daily reports and machine manuals.
• Ability to receive and relate orders/information using various communication devices.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

You will be constantly standing, walking, riding, carrying, twisting, bending, balancing, seeing, hearing, and handling paperwork. You will regularly be lifting objects weighing from less than 20 lbs. to 60 lbs.

Relocation Package AvailableNo

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.