Feed Mill Maintenance Tech (Night Shift) - Waverly, VA
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Waverly
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Hourly Rate: $20.10The
ideal Feed Mill Maintenance Tech has a working knowledge of and is
responsible for overseeing all aspects of maintenance and repairs
of machinery and mechanical equipment, including but not limited
to, screw conveyors, bucket belt elevator, drag conveyors, boilers,
pellet mills, hammer mills, VFD drives, and any other specific
items related to the mechanical operation of the feed mill.
Evaluates, repairs and ensures precise equipment maintenance
records are maintained.
Core Responsibilities
Conducts daily maintenance work activities in assigned equipment
areas and sets up any additional work maintenance schedules
required.
Follows standard operating maintenance instructions/procedures in
the performance of any and all maintenance tasks, including
replacing, adjusting, installing any feed mill equipment.
Continuously maintains awareness of any maintenance problems and
develop strategies and procedures to correct existing problems and
help eliminate any future maintenance related issues or reduce
unscheduled down times due to maintenance issues.
Develops and continues to improve upon a thorough cost effective
Preventative Maintenance Program, along with supporting maintenance
supervisor to meet management goals.
Develops and communicates consistent parts replacement or repair
guidelines.
Promotes an active Safety Awareness Program including applying
clean housekeeping practices to tools, equipment and facility.
Monitors and maintains all feed mill equipment.
Ensures that all procedures are properly followed while conducting
a repair.
Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and
procedures to which Smithfield Foods HPD subscribes.
Establishes or adjusts maintenance work procedures and schedules to
meet production schedules.
Maintains shift maintenance activities report, track maintenance
records by using Methods system, as well maintaining records of
preventing maintenance, bearings weekly maintenance, parts
replacement, etc.
Manages critical parts inventory based on usage and maintenance
activity needs.
Performs housekeeping duties as requested by the manager.
Maintains and ensures the safety of all employees and assets of the
company.
Acquires and maintains necessary certifications (fork lift, LOTO,
Confined space etc.) for all responsible maintenance employees.
Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with
company EMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job
duties.
Reports all environmental issues and food safety immediately to the
mill manager.
Reads and understands the company's emergency notification process
and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work
site.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma and 1 year of successful industrial maintenance
experience required.
Ability to perform troubleshooting, repair and assembly of any feed
mill equipment.
Electrician license not required but helpful.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues
including solid-state circuitry, 110 v control circuits, lighting
circuits, VFD and soft-start drives and 3 phase circuitry.
Ability to read and speak English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Experience in pneumatic systems including compressors, cylinders
and solenoid valve troubleshooting and maintenance.
Experience in liquid systems including positive displacement pumps
(rebuilding), metering system calibration, automatic valves and
plumbing.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic
environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while
building strong working relationships and a positive work
environment
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee should possess to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is
regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability
to adjust focus.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel;
reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk
or hear.
Must be supportive of the mission of producing high quality pellet
feed.
Must be able to work with and around a wide range of chemicals and
different feed ingredients.
Must be able to tolerate grain dust, chemical odors, and frequently
noisy conditions.
Must be able to tolerate extreme ranges of seasonal temperatures
(hot to cold). EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity
employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled
individual or any other protected group status or non-job
characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment selection process, please call us at
757-357-1595.
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