Plant Maintenance Assistant — Hands-On Equipment & GMP Safety

Smithfield Foods; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Maintenance Helper at our Tar Heel, NC plant. You will support the maintenance team with repairs, routine maintenance, and facility upkeep to keep operations running smoothly.

You will work hands-on in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, following all safety procedures and GMPs to contribute to a safe, high-performing plant. Extensive on-the-job training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing, or 4 years direct experience.
• Technical/vocational diploma or associate degree preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and interact with all levels of personnel and contractors.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT).

Responsibilities

• Assist in equipment maintenance and upkeep of plant machinery and systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and inspect equipment for wear.
• Help with facility upkeep including cleaning and painting.
• Organize tools and materials and support senior technicians.
• Track maintenance supplies to ensure availability.
• Follow safety protocols including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT and GMPs.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Safety conscious

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ years of related experience

4 years of direct maintenance experience

Technical/Vocational diploma or associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Genie lift

Scissor lift

Job description

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Maintenance Helper at our Tar Heel, NC plant. You will support the maintenance team with repairs, routine maintenance, and facility upkeep to keep operations running smoothly.

You will work hands-on in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, following all safety procedures and GMPs to contribute to a safe, high-performing plant. Extensive on-the-job training and growth opportunities are available.