Refrigeration HVAC Technician II - 1st Shift

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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 Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Starting Pay - $28.10/hr
• Sign-On Bonus - $2,500
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

The Maintenance Technician II will repair and maintain electric and propane powered material handling equipment (MHE). They will also maintain the batteries used in warehouse equipment.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the repair of MHE, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs and preventative maintenance
• Conduct installation and repairs on electrical and lighting issues, dock doors, and dock plates
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM's) within manufacturer's guidelines/specifications and established timelines to include oil changes, filter changes, calibration of equipment, belts changes, inspections, adjustments, lubrication, etc.
• Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system
• Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of related experience is required; this experience could also have been gained from a related training program.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems as they pertain to the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of MHE
• Experience with Raymond MHE preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, internal combustion motors, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems, etc.
• Experience logging work orders and PMs into computerized tracking systems preferred.

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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