Protein Conversion Maintenance Floater

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K contributions

Tuition paid for dependents (Better F"

Supervisor Development Program

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Protein Conversion facility in the United States. The role involves operating and maintaining production equipment and participating in a proactive maintenance team.

Training may cover other department duties, and the job may require travel to other locations and pipe-welding certification. Ideal candidates have a mechanical, welding or electrical background, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability to work in extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

• Two years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Skills in mechanics, welding, and electrical fields is preferred.
• Must have mechanical ability.
• Must be able to travel to other locations for projects.
• Prefer at least two years’ experience.
• Must complete a successful background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate and upkeep machines in the Maintenance Dept.
• Be trained to do other jobs in the department.
• Work in extreme temperatures and humidity.
• Work holidays, weekends, and possibly different shifts.
• Travel to other locations for projects.
• Willing to get pipe certification in welding.
• Maintain PMs and logs and administrative duties.

Skills

Mechanics

Welding

Electrical

Team player

Communication

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

PROTEIN CONVERSION- MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K contributions
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

Position Summary: The individual selected for this position will assume all duties of Maintenance Mechanic at our Protein Conversion facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Must be able to work well with others, communication with others, and have good decision-making ability.
2. Desire to be part of a proactive, motivated maintenance team.
3. Individual will be responsible for the operation and upkeep of machines in the Maintenance Dept.
4. Individual will be trained to do other jobs in the department.
5. Must be able to lift 85 lbs. and be able to work at high heights.
6. Must be able to do administrative duties and records, ie (P.M’s, logs, etc.)
7. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and humidity.
8. Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and possibly have to work different shifts (day, evening, or night).
9. Must be willing to travel to other locations for projects.
10. Must be willing to get pipe certification in welding.
11. Prefer at least two years’ experience. Must complete a successful background check.
12. Other duties as directed.

Basic Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Skills in mechanics, welding, and electrical fields is preferred. Must have mechanical ability, mechanical experience is preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees).
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.
• Food or production experience preferred.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim’s does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim’s or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim’s. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim’s because of an unsolicited referral.