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2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Pilgrim's · Broadway, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$37.6–$39.6/hrFull-time

Position Summary

This person will be responsible for ensuring the department runs at the company‑set efficiency, restoring breakdowns in the quickest and safest manner possible, assisting production in daily operations, being proactive to production needs, assuming the supervisor’s responsibilities in their absence, and helping train fellow team members and new hires as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain departmental efficiency according to company standards.
  • Restore equipment breakdowns quickly and safely.
  • Assist production with daily operational needs.
  • Proactively address production requirements.
  • Assume supervisor duties when the supervisor is absent.
  • Train team members and new hires in relevant areas.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Additional maintenance training/experience required.
  • Minimum of three years of mechanical background.
  • Knowledge of both welding and plumbing.
  • Ability to operate a cutting torch and plasma cutter.
  • Ability to operate loaders.
  • Excellent attendance record (4.0 points or less) and strong safety and work records.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday with some weekend work required; shift is 12:30 pm – 8:30 pm.

Compensation

  • Base hourly salary: $37.60 – $39.60 per hour.
  • $1.00 shift differential.
  • Perfect attendance incentive: $2.00 extra per hour.

Benefits

  • Vision, medical, and dental coverage (effective after 60 days of employment).
  • Paid time off including sick leave, vacation, company‑observed holidays, and any other statutorily required paid leave.
  • 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, following the company vesting schedule.
  • Career development programs and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members (post‑offer, pre‑start).

About the Company

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value‑added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein‑processing plants and prepared‑foods facilities in 14 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe. Its mission is to be the best in all that it does, focusing on product quality, customer service, supplier trust, shareholder profitability, and a better future for its team members. Core values include Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, and Sincerity.

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