Jennie-O Turkey Store - Live Haul Mechanic 3 - Barron, WI
About The Position
Jennie-O Turkey Store is hiring a Live Haul Mechanic 3 in Barron, Wisconsin, for the first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The hourly pay rate is $27.00–$38.00, based on experience. The role supports shop operations and employee coordination, including scheduling, equipment and supply deliveries, repairs, interviews, safety orientation, and maintaining company cultural beliefs. The position requires availability for scheduled weekends and holidays, overtime as needed, and the ability to pass a CDL physical. The work involves fabrication and welding, use of a band saw and hand tools, and working in a hot, dusty environment where ammonia may be present. Applicants must have completed six months in their current position to be considered through the standard response process. Team members with less than six months may be considered for promotion or transfer based on company needs. Training on equipment and procedures is provided. The employer describes advancement opportunities into operator, lead, supervisory, and management roles.
Requirements
- Knowledge of wood and metal fabrication.
- Strong organizational skills, including managing one's workload and maintaining inventories.
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license with a good operating record.
- Ability to understand and perform computer functions.
- No restrictions on repetitive lifting, bending, twisting, or climbing, or on working in a hot, dusty environment with ammonia present.
- No restrictions on wearing personal protective devices.
- Complete six months in the current position for standard consideration; employees with less than six months may be considered based on company needs.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to comply with and enforce DOT inspections.
- Ability to respond to emergency calls at all hours and meet company expectations.
- Ability to use and understand Word and Excel.
- Strong results in attendance, dependability, performance, quantity, behavior, cooperation, safety, problem solving, and least cost.
Responsibilities
- Assist the supervisor in scheduling more than 30 employees.
- Schedule shop activities, supplies, and equipment deliveries.
- Repair medicators.
- Assist with interviews and farm tours.
- Document employee behavior.
- Conduct new-hire safety orientation.
- Assist in maintaining the company's cultural beliefs.
- Meet internal and external customer expectations.
- Be available for scheduled weekends and holiday hours.
- Pass a CDL physical.
- Work overtime as needed.
- Weld metal.
- Use a band saw and various hand tools.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Weekly paychecks.
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; health care plans are available after 30 days of employment.
- Life insurance.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Free two-year community or technical college tuition for employees' children.
- Relocation assistance for eligible applicants.
- Training on equipment and procedures.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Wellness program.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
