Protein Conversion Maintenance Technician – Growth & Benefits

Jobvite, Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Tuition assistance

Career development program

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic at our Protein Conversion facility in Moorefield, WV. The role involves operating and maintaining processing equipment, with training to perform additional tasks within the department.

You must be able to lift up to 85 lbs, work in extreme temperatures, and travel to other locations as needed. The position requires teamwork, good communication, and the ability to handle administrative duties and records (PMs, logs).

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Skills in mechanics, welding, and electrical fields 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.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.
• Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and upkeep machines in the Maintenance Dept.
• Train to do other jobs in the department.
• Perform administrative duties and records (PMs, logs, etc.).
• Be able to travel to other locations for projects.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Welding

Electrical skills

Communication

Team player

Hand-eye coordination

Production experience

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic at our Protein Conversion facility in Moorefield, WV. The role involves operating and maintaining processing equipment, with training to perform additional tasks within the department.

You must be able to lift up to 85 lbs, work in extreme temperatures, and travel to other locations as needed. The position requires teamwork, good communication, and the ability to handle administrative duties and records (PMs, logs).