Smithfield Foods
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Powerhouse Lead - 3rd Shift (Sign-On Bonus & Relocation!)

Pay
$27 – $37 per hour
Location
Milan, MO · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Director
Listed
Yesterday

Skills & highlights for this role

  • ammonia-based refrigeration operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair
  • HVAC systems troubleshooting and repair
  • boiler and hot water systems troubleshooting and repair
  • basic general maintenance knowledge
  • basic electrical and electronic systems knowledge
  • lockout/tagout safety compliance
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance

Also useful

  • SAP
  • root cause problem solving
  • equipment risk assessment
  • on-the-job training delivery

About the role

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!

Benefits

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

  • Hourly Maintenance $26.80/hr - $36.70/hr
  • $1.00/hr 3rd Shift Differential
  • Sign-On Bonus - $2,500
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
  • Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
  • Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!
  • In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
  • This position will act in concert with the Powerhouse Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that PM's are completed, downtime events are responded to appropriately and providing "on the job" training (OJT).

Knowledge of operating, testing, troubleshooting and repairing ammonia-based refrigeration systems, and HVAC, stand-alone "rack" systems, and boiler and hot water systems. Basic knowledge of General Maintenance and Electrical and Electronic Systems are also required. The associate must be able to work in a team environment, or individually with little or no supervision. Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), and all Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations.

Core Responsibilities

  • Ensure the downtime escalation protocol is executed appropriately.
  • Conduct rounds multiple times per shift to ensure all work is being logged in SAP appropriately.
  • Provide specific hands-on training per the Supervisor's training plan.
  • Be the maintenance point of contact on the floor with personnel from other departments.
  • Assist supervisor with conducting root cause problem solving and equipment risk assessments.
  • Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
  • Work flexible hours as needed.
  • Comply with all personnel, safety, food safety and company policies and procedures, including production standards.
  • Operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of the ammonia-based refrigeration system, its sub-systems and all ancillary processes and/or equipment related to the operation of the refrigeration system.
  • Operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of all rack-mounted, stand-alone gas refrigerant HVAC units.
  • Operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of boiler and hot water systems, their sub-systems and all ancillary equipment related to the operation of the boiler and/or hot water systems.
  • Perform refrigeration, HVAC, boiler and hot water system PM's.
  • Maintains the material integrity of the engine and utility rooms in accordance with established best practices.
  • Rebuilds ammonia, HVAC, boiler and hot water system components in accordance with technical manuals.
  • Complete all applicable documentation in performance of and as required by the job including but not limited to: PSM-related modifications or changes, Work Orders (WO's), refrigeration system operation notes, and as deemed necessary by upper management.
  • Adheres to all Environmental Management Systems/ISO 14001 practices and procedures.
  • Adheres to all Company policies including but not limited to: safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
  • Actively participates in all assigned team meetings, training opportunities and designated interaction-required forums.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years' direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
  • Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred)
  • Ability to take and pass GCAP designated courses and any other required training.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before management or employees.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with electrical, mechanical and other utility needs. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software; spreadsheet software and word processing software.
  • Ability to work RTE and Raw side
  • Ability to communicate with others by speaking, reading, and writing English.
  • IndSPR-M/E
  • Relocation Package Available Yes
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