Smithfield Foods
food
BakeryPlantMaintenanceTech
“Bakery Plant Maintenance Tech at Smithfield Foods. Skills: process equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, safety compliance, environmental compliance. Follow standard operating instructions/procedures. Perform inspection and safe operation of powered industrial vehicles”
What You'll Achieve.
assure compliance with established procedures relative to quality, productivity, and safety; protect the assets of the company; reduce risks to other workers; producing quality bakery meal
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot and diagnose process equipment problems
Must be able to work with and around a wide range of bakery waste products some of which will contain allergens (i. e. peanuts), Must be able to work an average of 50-hour weeks, including night, holiday and weekend when required, Longer hours may be required based upon business need, Use of Personal Protective Equipment, Works in dusty areas, Will work in non-temperature-controlled warehouse environment, Must be able to stand, walk, and climb stairways and ladders, Must be able to work in confined spaces, Must be able to work from elevated work surfaces, Must be able to tolerate the dust generated by the mechanical movement of bakery by-product materials and bakery meal dust
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Prior experience in industrial maintenance, Ability to read and understand common documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English, Must be able to work an average of 50-hour weeks, including night, holiday and weekend when required, Must be supportive of the mission of producing quality bakery meal, Must be tolerable and willing to learn and perform the range of tasks required to produce quality bakery meal
Nice to Have
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
What You'll Do.
Follow standard operating instructions/procedures
Perform inspection and safe operation of powered industrial vehicles
Service process equipment
Perform daily preventive maintenance
Perform light corrective maintenance
Troubleshoot process equipment problems
Diagnose process equipment problems
Assist in planning repairs
Assist in performance of repairs
Assist in assignment of repairs
Work with internal combustion engines
Read schematic drawings
Operate powered industrial vehicles
Perform assigned housekeeping duties
Maintain orderliness of all areas
Ensure housekeeping of all areas
Acquire and maintain necessary certifications
Service equipment in a safe manner
Maintain equipment in a safe manner
Operate equipment in a safe manner
Protect company assets
Reduce risks to other workers
Perform work tasks consistent with EMS Policy
Follow established environmental policies
Follow established environmental procedures
Report environmental issues
Understand EMS Policy
Understand Significant Aspects
Follow steps in event of environmental emergency
Maintain personal safety
Maintain safety of other workers
Take active role in SIPS
Participate in SIPS safety training
Participate in safety related competency development
Provide feedback on SIPS training
Provide feedback on competency needs
Conform with safety rules
Conform with health rules
Conform with regulations
Conform with standard operating procedures
Conform with operational controls
Report unsafe conditions
Report SIPS non-conformances
Understand and execute duties under emergency response procedures
Understand and execute duties under emergency notification procedures
Report work-related incidents
Understand location’s safety objectives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assist other workers to maintain and ensure the orderliness and housekeeping of all areas of the plant; Provide feedback on SIPS training and competency needs as requested by the Safety Manager or other members of management; Providing recommendations to management for continual improvement and injury prevention; Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment; Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building working relationships and a positive work environment
Communication Scope
Ability to read and understand common documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English
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