Drum Mechanic Night Shift

National Beef Packing Co.•St Joseph, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

National Beef Leathers in St. Joseph, Missouri, is seeking a Drum Mechanic for an on-site night shift position. The schedule is 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM, with a full-time work week completed in 3½ days. The starting wage is $22.60 per hour, with a $2.65-per-hour perfect-attendance bonus, a $1-per-hour night-shift differential, and a skill-based tiering program offering up to $4 per hour. The role is safety-sensitive and includes inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and testing drums and related equipment, as well as maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. National Beef produces fresh, chilled, and further-processed beef products for customers in the United States and worldwide. The company offers employment opportunities across production, packaging, and hide-tanning facilities and describes itself as committed to workplace diversity and equal opportunity.

Requirements

  • Complete forklift truck training or be willing to complete the necessary courses.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools, ladders, and lift trucks, including snorkel lifts or bucket lifts.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Ability to complete a mechanical aptitude assessment.
  • Analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
  • Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces and climb stairs for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to lift 75 to 100 pounds at a time.
  • Comply with personal protective equipment requirements and safe work practices and procedures.
  • Willingness and ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to work various shifts and be on call as needed.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect drums to ensure they are working properly and safely.
  • Identify mechanical problems and perform mechanical repairs.
  • Remove unsafe equipment from the facility operating area and notify a supervisor.
  • Repair and fabricate items and equipment using welding or plumbing techniques and equipment, including pumps and gearboxes.
  • Test drums to ensure repairs are completed correctly.
  • Schedule and perform routine and preventive maintenance for drums.
  • Review plans, process procedures, drawings, and quality manuals to understand product scope, requirements, and function.
  • Maintain a repair log.
  • Operate radio equipment to communicate accurately and promptly.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages and benefits
  • Perfect-attendance bonus of $2.65 per hour
  • Night-shift differential of $1 per hour
  • Skill-based tiering program offering up to $4 per hour
  • Multiple employee bonus programs
  • Family-friendly benefits
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