Posted 27 days ago
Building and Grounds Facilities Maintenance - 1st Shift
AI Summary
Performs building repairs and maintenance including masonry, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, and welding in a meat processing plant environment.
About this role
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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
Your Opportunity
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
- Competitive Starting Pay - $29.16 - $41.87/hour
- Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
- Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:
- Performs all types of building repairs including masonry including tuck pointing, concrete and finishing, and epoxy flooring. Experience preferred in carpentry, roofing installation, shoring, painting, sewers, snow removal, and plumbing,
- Performs and understands the installation/layout of all pipes
- Understands current plumbing codes and all sewer cleaning equipment.
- Performs soldering and working with pro press system
- Demonstrates welding skills
- Knowledge of the use of copper stainless steel, galvanized steel, and PVC pipes
- Demonstrates thorough skills in maintenance renovation and constructions of all types.
- Analyzes and plans work.
- Demonstrates knowledge of wood structure of old buildings.
- Safely operates maintenance and construction tools.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To 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) preferred
- 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.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:
- Basic hand, carpentry, roofing, painting and tools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and 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.
- Work in all inside and outside conditions.
- Noise level is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.
- Must be able to lift up to 60lbs.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENT:
- Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection and safety shoes
MANDATORY TRAINING/COMPETENCY TO BE EARNED:
- Proper lifting, Lock/Tag/Try Authorized, Cut/Weld/Hot Work, PIT, Elevator and PPE
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Relocation Package Available

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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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