Smithfield Foods

food manufacturing

Maintenance2ndShift

$0–0k Sioux Center, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Maintenance - 2nd Shift at Smithfield Foods. Maintain key machinery and systems. Perform regular checks to prevent problems”

What You'll Achieve.

keep our plant running smoothly and efficiently; ensuring our equipment, machinery, and facilities operate at peak performance; keep the production line moving and the plant operating safely; maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment; directly contribute to the success of the team and the plant as a whole

Industry & Context.

food manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

troubleshooting issues; solve problems

Eligibility Requirements

2nd Shift, Relocation Assistance packages

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing, Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT), Understand and follow oral and written instructions, Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals

Nice to Have

Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, Relocation Assistance packages

What You'll Do.

Maintain key machinery and systems

Perform regular checks to prevent problems

Fix breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime

Keep the plant in top shape

Handle tasks like painting

and grounds maintenance

Follow safety protocols and regulations

Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance

Respond quickly in emergencies

Work with maintenance and production teams

Participate in training to enhance skills

Communicate with other departments

Help install new equipment

Take on special projects

Assist with product transport

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with maintenance and production teams to solve problems and improve performance; Communicate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and maintenance; Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors

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