Maintenance Technician - Leoti - Leoti, KS

Seaboard Foods; Leoti (KS); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical vision & dental after 90 days

401K with company match

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays -Live

Earned Time Off & Company Holidays - P

Wellness Program

Employee pork purchase program

Job summary

Seaboard Foods in Leoti, KS is seeking a Maintenance Team Member to help maintain and repair facility systems, including feed, water, ventilation, and safety components. The role requires hands-on skills and adherence to site procedures.

The position offers steady hours, on-call availability for emergencies, and opportunities to contribute to animal production efficiency while growing technical abilities in a large-scale food production environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and work orders.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Must possess a current valid driver's license, acceptable MVR, and ability to pass DOT physical and obtain medical card.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair, install, and inspect equipment and systems at animal production facilities.
• Use tools ranging from hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and testing devices.
• Follow work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment needing maintenance or replacement.
• Welding of building equipment and fabrications of penning or gating as needed.
• Must be on call available for emergencies.

Skills

Read & comprehend work orders

Write simple correspondence

Mathematics concepts

Interpret instructions

Driver's license

Education

Two-year technical degree or greater

High school diploma or GED preferred

1–3 months experience or training

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Maintenance Team Member opportunity in Leoti, KS. The Maintenance Team Member assists in maintaining and repairing physical structures of buildings by performing the following duties.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought‑after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork, and connecting every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well‑being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair, install, and inspect, for the following but not limited to automated feed systems, fresh water systems, recycle systems, cool cells, ventilation, controllers, and penning for animal production facilities sites to ensure operations run efficiently and effectively.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Follow work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment that require replacement, repair or maintenance.
• Welding of building equipment including load‑out chutes, and fabrications of some penning or gating.
• Must be on call available for emergencies.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES

instills trust, communicates effectively, action‑oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Two‑year technical degree or greater, High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months experience or training; or combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and work orders. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Must possess a current valid driver's license, acceptable MVR, and ability to pass DOT physical and obtain medical card.

SCHEDULE

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After‑hours, weekends and overnight travel as requested.

COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills and experience related to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After‑hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits after 90 days
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays- Live Operations
• Earned Time Off & Company Holidays- Plant Operations
• Wellness Program
• Employee pork purchase program

Benefits

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

EEO Statement

Seaboard Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.