Mechanic - Vehicle Maintenance - Waverly, VA
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Waverly
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityHourly Rate: $22.65Provides
day to day maintenance and repairs to ensure a safe operating fleet
at the lowest cost by performing the following duties. Maintains
company owned light, medium, and heavy vehicles and trailers by
reviewing shop orders, DVIR reports, or listening to operator
description of problem. Makes repairs to mechanical failures by
removing, replacing, assembling, and installing parts and
components. Involves sheet metal, frames, suspensions, electrical,
ignition, fuel, steering, hydraulic, and braking systems; heating
and A/C units, axles, hubs, tires, wheels, and coupling units. Core
Responsibilities Performs repairs and maintenance work in a
productive, efficient and SAFE manner.
Informs the lead technician when one assignment is complete and
another work assignment is required.
Indicates to the lead mechanic any repairs found to be necessary
which were not previously assigned.
Provides a list of parts needed to lead technician.
Records all time spent and parts used on the appropriate forms
provided.
Follows an active safety awareness program including applying clean
housekeeping practices to tools, equipment and facility.
Follows all company policies and procedures.
Diagnoses problems and tests all repairs.
Assists/trains other mechanics as required.
Possesses general knowledge of all mechanical systems incorporated
in truck chassis and makes diagnosis and repairs.
Performs removal and replacement of all components.
Provides all hand tools necessary to efficiently and safely perform
repairs assigned.
Includes all aspects of Class II Vehicle Technician.
Performs all phases of preventive maintenance.
Performs DOT inspections.
Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and
procedures to which Smithfield subscribes.
Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with
company EMS, SIPS and BMS policies and procedures in the
performance of their job duties.
Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and
procedures.
Report all environmental issues immediately to their
supervisor.
Read and understand the company's emergency notification process
and how it applies to their specific worksite.
Responsible for understanding all safety requirements of the job
and for performing the job in compliance with the safety
requirements.
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. 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) and 1+ years
of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical
maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years' direct
experience as a diesel mechanic.
Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a
technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred).
Advanced knowledge of a vehicle's electrical system and the
mechanisms of a diesel engine.
Ability of running diagnostic tests on vehicles, test driving
vehicles to gauge performance and maintaining detailed records of
the vehicles they have serviced.
Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software.
Ability to do hard physical labor.
Strong commitment to teamwork.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; CDL-A
preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Must have appropriate inventory of hand tools.
Must be able to operate hoisting and jacking equipment.
Welding experience preferred.
Willing to work occasional weekends as needed.
Must be on call for emergency situations to include but not limited
to, power outages or personnel shortages.
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 Demands The physical
demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee should possess to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift 100 pounds.
Must be able to frequently climb over, and under.
Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per
day.
Must be able to walk an average of 2 - 4 miles per day,
occasionally up to 5 or 6.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a limited basis.
Must be able to occasionally work in situations two feet above the
floor in a leaned-over or squatted position.
Able to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes, work
on and around heavy and moving machinery and use hand tools.
Able to work outdoors in extreme all-weather conditions. EEO/AA
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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