JOB PURPOSE
A qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician for Seaboard Foods must be able to perform timely repairs while maintaining safety awareness and provide accurate feedback to his/her supervisor about the equipment in his/her assigned work area.
RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action oriented, accepts accountability, and collaborates with others.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
Interpersonal Savvy
Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
Optimizes Work Processes
Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the job the employee will stand through the entire shift. The employee will regularly use repetitious hand and arm motion and grasping action. Must have the ability to use and maintain a sharp edge on a knife and electric wizard knife. The employee will regularly reach and twist with the upper body; grasp, pull/push and/or lift to 50lbs. Must occasionally bend and lift from the floor to the waist and from the chest over the head. Employees must have the ability to travel 300 feet unassisted. May need to use straight ladders or steps to get to workplace.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment is hot, humid, and odorous, with temperatures above 100F on the harvest side. The environment is cold and wet, with temperatures ranging from 28-48F on the cut/conversion. There is frequent exposure to hog blood. The noise level is loud.
ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees and the communities we call home.
WHY SEABOARD FOODS?
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.