Feed Mill Maintenance Mechanic

Pilgrim's • Moorefield, WV

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About The Position

The Feed Mill Maintenance Mechanic assumes the duties of a Feedmill Maintenance Person and is responsible for operating and maintaining machines in the Maintenance Department. The employee will be trained to perform other departmental jobs and will complete administrative tasks and maintenance records, including preventive maintenance records and logs. The role requires working collaboratively as part of a proactive maintenance team, communicating effectively, and using sound judgment. The employee may travel to other locations for projects and must be willing to obtain pipe certification in welding. Other duties may be assigned as directed.

The position may require working holidays, weekends, and different shifts, including day, evening, or night shifts. Work may take place in extreme temperatures and humidity, including cool conditions around 40 degrees, and at high heights. The job requires lifting up to 85 pounds and standing and using hands for 8–11 hours per day. New team members are subject to post-offer drug, alcohol, and background checks. Employment eligibility must be verified by the end of the third day of work.

Requirements

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense to problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to lift 85 pounds and work at high heights.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and humidity, including cool temperatures around 40 degrees.
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others, including working close to other employees at some stations (less than 3 feet apart).
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Willingness to work holidays, weekends, and potentially different shifts (day, evening, or night).
• Willingness to travel to other locations for projects and obtain pipe certification in welding.
• Successful background check; post-offer drug and alcohol checks are also conducted.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience preferred.
• Mechanical ability and mechanical experience preferred.
• Skills in mechanics, welding, and electrical fields preferred.
• Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machines in the Maintenance Department.
• Complete administrative duties and maintenance records, including preventive maintenance records and logs.
• Work cooperatively and communicate with others as part of a proactive maintenance team.
• Train to perform other jobs in the department.
• Travel to other locations for projects as needed.
• Obtain pipe certification in welding.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) contributions
• Better Futures Program: two-year community college tuition paid for the employee or their dependents
• Opportunity to grow a career through the Supervisor Development Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed