Onsite Farm Maintenance Lead — Repairs & Upkeep Champion

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Milford, Utah, is seeking a Farm Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance and repairs in our production environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will schedule work, stock supplies, and ensure timely completion of work orders to keep operations running smoothly. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 years in maintenance with electrical, welding, and plumbing experience, and the ability to operate heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in maintenance, construction, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in electrical troubleshooting, welding and plumbing.
• Must be able to operate a 4WD truck and trailer; backhoe and forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate maintenance work with farm managers.
• Assist supervisor in prioritization and scheduling of maintenance orders and projects.
• Maintain preventative maintenance as directed by the maintenance manager.
• Be on call for emergencies and work weekends as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Plumbing

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Biosecurity compliance

Safety awareness

PQA Plus Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe operation

Forklift operation

4WD truck

Trailer operation

OSHA trenching standards

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Milford, Utah, is seeking a Farm Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance and repairs in our production environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will schedule work, stock supplies, and ensure timely completion of work orders to keep operations running smoothly. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 years in maintenance with electrical, welding, and plumbing experience, and the ability to operate heavy equipment.