Evening Shift Maintenance Hourly

Position at Pilgrim's

Maintenance Mechanic

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first

• always.

• Join our Maintenance team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to
• customers. In this hands-on position, Maintenance Mechanic
• involves inspecting, repairing, and
• maintaining machinery and mechanical systems through preventive checks, troubleshooting faults, and
• performing repairs or replacements to ensure operational efficiency and minimize downtime, requiring
• skills in using hand/power tools, understanding mechanics/hydraulics, and adhering to strict safety
• protocols. Key duties include routine servicing, diagnosing issues, fabricating parts, maintaining records,
• and collaborating with teams, often requiring physical stamina in manufacturing or industrial
• environments.
• You will operate and fix equipment, maintain a clean work area, and follow all safety and
• biosecurity guidelines. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key.
• If you are dependable, willing to learn, and ready to grow with a company committed to excellence, this
• is your opportunity to make an impact!

Responsibi

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Maintenance & Inspection

• : Conduct routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and
• diagnostics on motors, pumps, valves, and other equipment.

Repair & Installation

• : Repair broken components, install new machinery, and perform
• emergency fixes.

Troubleshootin

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• : Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues using observation,
• testing, and schematics
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Documentatio

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• : Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory.
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Safety & Compliance

• : Adhere to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations
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• Must become familiar with and adhere to all general plant and maintenance mechanic safety
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• the first 6 months of employment.
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• Must have a good work history and attendance record
• Must have a good history of safe work practices
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and be on call for plant emergencies as they
• arise.
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• Must be able to work at heights of 40 to 60 feet.
• Must pass M-4 maintenance test with a score of 80% or higher
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• Must possess basic mechanical abilities
• Must be able to learn the basic day to day functions of maintenance mechanic within a 45 day
• trial period
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• Will work with maintenance mechanic operators and learn all safety and machine operation
• procedures
• Must do the required paperwork involve with the ongoing mechanical integrity of the ammonia
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• Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Will perform all other duties as directed by Maintenance Management.
• Must obey all USDA, HACCP, plant, and safety rules & regulations.
• Must be directly involved with process safety management and will aid in company compliance
• with all government regulations concerning maintenance.
• Must have or purchase and maintain all tools required to work in this position.
• Must communicate to Refrigeration management any situation or issues needing to be addressed
• on a daily basis.
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Essential Skills & Qualifications

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Technica

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• : Proficiency with hand/power tools, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprints,
• and CMMS.
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Soft Skills

: Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.

Physical

: Ability to stand long hours, lift heavy loads, and work in various positions.

What

You’ll

Need

• Required to participate on the Hazmat team, which will require the following
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• Must pass Hazwoper training.
• Must pass Confined Space training.
• Must pass pulmonary function and respirator fit test.
• Must pass Hazmat physical.

Must possess and demonstrate the following basic electrical skills

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• How to use a standard volt/ohm meter
• How to read and use an amp probe
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics
• Must be able to troubleshoot 110, 220, and 480-volt 3 phase electrical circuits.
• Must demonstrate basic welding skills
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Education

: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

: Previous training experience preferred; positive and motivated attitude.

Skills

: Strong

• communication skills and professional demeanor; ability to work in hot/cold
• environments and stand for long periods; excellent organizational and time management skills;
• flexible schedule (including weekends as needed); independent, confident, and reliable with
• great attendanc
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• Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
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Schedule

Mon-Fri 3-11pm, Saturday 7-3pm with occasional weekends and holidays;

Benefits

: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

Paid Time Off

• Sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays or, any other statutorily
• required paid leave;
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401(k)

• company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting
• schedule;
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• Base hourly salary : $ 21.35 plus $1.50 shift difference

Career Development

• Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering
• continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and
• development
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Better Futur

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• The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and
• visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new
• team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control
• Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end
• of the third day of work
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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 mission

• To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best
• products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our
• shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity,

Sincerity

• EOE, including disability
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Unsolicited Assistance

• JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment
• vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or
• headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form
• without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned
• by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies
• because of an unsolicited referral.