Protein Conversion Maintenance Floater

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K contributions
• Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

About the role

The individual selected for this position will assume all duties of Maintenance Mechanic at our Protein Conversion facility.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work well with others, communicate with others, and have good decision‑making ability.
• Desire to be part of a proactive, motivated maintenance team.
• Responsible for the operation and upkeep of machines in the Maintenance Department.
• Will be trained to do other jobs in the department.
• Must be able to lift 85 lbs. and be able to work at high heights.
• Must be able to perform administrative duties and records (e.g., PMs, logs, etc.).
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and humidity.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and possibly different shifts (day, evening, or night).
• Must be willing to travel to other locations for projects.
• Must be willing to get pipe certification in welding.
• Prefer at least two years’ experience.
• Must complete a successful background check.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Skills in mechanics, welding, and electrical fields are preferred.
• Must have mechanical ability; mechanical experience is preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 °F).
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8‑11 hours per day.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations (less than 3 ft apart).
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand‑eye coordination required.
• Food or production experience preferred.

About us

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 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity.