Millwright 1

Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Wilson
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.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 OpportunityThe Millwright is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance to keep the feed mill/grain elevator running. This position will also install new equipment and alter existing equipment as directed.Core Responsibilities

• Works safely according to Smithfield procedures and guidance.
• Performs daily preventive and light corrective maintenance, with knowledge of procedures and frequencies on all feed mill/grain elevator equipment. This includes proper lubrication selection and amounts.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses milling/grain elevator equipment problems and assists in the planning, performance and assignment of proper repair.
• Performs proper maintenance and adjustment of bag house filtering devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs scales and load cells
• Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes.
• Reports all environmental issues immediately to the feed mill/gain elevator manager.
• Reads and understands the company's emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsTo 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.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years relevant experience and/or training, required.
  • Able to read, write and speak English and follow instructions.
  • Able to work weekends and holidays.
  • Forklift and Bobcat certification preferred.
  • Welding and electrical skills required, including 3-phase (480 volts).
  • Knowledge of PLC automation.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • General knowledge of mechanical equipment.
  • Must be supportive of the mission of producing high quality pellet feed.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.Work Environment & Physical DemandsThe work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
    • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
    • 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.
    • The feed mill/grain elevator 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.
      
      EEO InformationSmithfield 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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