Smithfield Foods · 1 day ago
Powerhouse Technician - 3rd Shift
Milan, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.40/hr - $36.30/hr
1+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Powerhouse Technician responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of thermal processing equipment, as well as safe operation of refrigeration, ammonia, HVAC, and engine room processes.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Operate boiler system, ammonia refrigeration system, air compressors and wastewater treatment system
Follow written and verbal procedures to comply with company and governmental regulations
Work as a member of a round-the-clock team utilizing written, verbal and email communication
Read, record, and interpret data from gauges, computer programs and measurement equipment
Enter and retrieve information from a computer system; Microsoft Word/Excel, SAP, and Internet
Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on all associated systems
Perform basic mechanical repairs on all associated systems, (i.e., fans, pumps, valves, and motors)
Effectively troubleshoot the systems both mechanically and electrically
Utilize schematics to aid in troubleshooting
Install all kinds of plumbing (not including welded lines)
Follow PPE requirements to work with hazardous chemicals, (i.e., acids, bases, anhydrous ammonia)
Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT)
Perform water testing for wastewater, boiler, and refrigeration system
Maintain and clean equipment and area
Provide feedback to help improve systems
Qualification
Required
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 in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment
Ability to work with or without supervision
Good written and verbal communication skills
Effectively utilize measuring equipment
Capable of meeting the physical requirements of HAZMAT Technician
Preferred
Knowledge of electrical and plumbing a plus
Prior experience reading schematics and hydraulic drawings
Ammonia operator I, II, III, RETA, PSM, Boiler I, II and license
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Tuition assistance
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
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