Lead Machine Technician/Working Foreman

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

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

• Competitive Starting Pay - $27.81

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

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).

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.

• 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.

EEO 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.

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