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About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Job Summary: Full Time position available for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic. In this role you will be responsible for supporting production by maintaining operation of industrial manufacturing equipment.

Minimum starting wage is $24.05 per hour, potential to earn up to $30+ per hour with experience. $1.50 per hour shift premium.

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.


• Preventative maintenance completion.


• Installing pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, etc.


• Reading schematics


• Basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controls.


• Work order completion.


• Operate lifts and material handling tools as needed.


• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment as needed.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Prefer 2 years of experience in the mechanical field in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.


• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.


• Basic computer skills such as L2L.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Experience in food manufacturing or process is a plus.


• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.


• Must be able to climb ladders and do work on aerial work platforms as needed.


• Must be able to work a more traditional schedule Monday through Friday with OT and weekends as scheduled/needed.


• Candidates must successfully pass the post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage


• Paid Time Off


• Life Insurance


• Short Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Employee Assistance Program


• Educational Assistance Program


• Discount Benefits


• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Disclosures: Pursuant to the Illinois Equal Pay Act, this posting includes the good faith, budgeted pay scale and general description of benefits that the employer reasonably expects to offer a successful, qualified applicant for this position as of the date of this posting with future pay and benefits subject to change based on employment conditions including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and experience; performance; shift(s) worked; hours worked; department or business line; geographic location; and other market conditions in accordance with company policies and the at-will nature of this employment opportunity.