Maintenance Lead - 2nd Shift

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This position will act in concert with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that PM's are completed, downtime events are responded to appropriately and providing "on the job" training (OJT).

• 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.

• This individual will relieve on both sides of the facility to ensure techs receive a day off each week.

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.

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to take and pass MCCU designated courses.

• 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 groups of customers or employees.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices

• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• 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.

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EEO/AA Information

Smithfield 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.