Electrician- 1st Shift Position Available In Bladen, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Electrician for the 1st shift at our fast-paced pork processing plant. Responsibilities include maintaining electrical systems, troubleshooting issues, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with maintenance teams. The position offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Applicants must have relevant experience and be authorized to work in the US.
Job Description
Job Description:
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A greatjob-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are anAmerican food company with a leading position in packaged meats andfresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want tojoin our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
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THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING
Our team members receiveindustry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefitspackages: Hourly Maintenance$24.05/hr – $32.30/hr Sign-On Bonus – $2,500 Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits andMore Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our RelocationAssistance packages!
In addition, we offer opportunities for careergrowth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
Theposition summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.
Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
We are lookingfor a skilled Electrician to join our maintenance team at ourfast-paced pork processing plant. You will be responsible forensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant’s electricalsystems, equipment, and machinery. This role involvestroubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems,including motors, controls, lighting, and power distribution, tokeep production running smoothly.
Safety First! You’ll follow allcompany safety protocols, including
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
procedures, andadhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe,compliant, and high-performance environment. Your skills andattention to detail will directly contribute to the success of theteam and the plant as a whole!
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The below statementsare intended to describe the general nature and level of work beingperformed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended tobe an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired of personnel so classified. May perform other duties asassigned.
Electrical System Maintenance:
Power up the plant byinstalling, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems likemotors, control panels, lighting, wiring, and power distribution.
Keep everything running smoothly with routine inspections andpreventative maintenance on electrical systems. Fix problems fastby troubleshooting electrical issues using schematics andblueprints to get things back online quickly.
Troubleshooting & Repairs:
Diagnose and repair electricalissues throughout the plant, minimizing downtime and keepingproduction flowing. Jump into action during urgent electricalproblems to keep everything running without disruption. Work oncomplex systems like refrigeration, lighting, power supplies, andbackup generators to ensure they’re always ready.
Safety & Compliance:
Follow safety protocols to keep yourselfand the team safe while working with electrical systems. Ensurecompliance with electrical codes and regulations (OSHA, NEC) tomaintain a safe and efficient workplace. Lead safety checks to makesure all electrical systems are up to plant safety standards.
Collaboration & Communication:
Team up with maintenance andplant teams to solve electrical issues and improve plantperformance. Stay in the loop with the Maintenance Supervisor toprioritize tasks and get repairs done efficiently. Keep records ofall electrical maintenance and repairs, ensuring everything isdocumented clearly and on time.
General Plant Support:
Support plant-wide electrical needs bytroubleshooting and repairing machinery, equipment, andinfrastructure. Assist during emergencies and plant shutdowns tokeep things moving smoothly. Help install new equipment andelectrical upgrades to improve plant operations and efficiency.
WHATWE’RE SEEKING
To perform this job successfully, an individual mustbe able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year collegeor technical school and 2+ years related experience or equivalentcombination of education and experience, required. PLC experience highly desired. Must be able to read and write fluently in English tocommunicate and understand technical/ training manuals written inEnglish. Possess the ability to function effectively in a teamenvironment and interact productively with all levels of teampersonnel and outside contractors. Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor liftpreferred Displays sound judgment, organizational skills, and the abilityto work independently with little supervision. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on afull-time basis. Relocation Package Available Yes EEO InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employercommitted to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genderidentity, protected veterans status, status as a disabledindividual or any other protected group status or non-jobcharacteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with adisability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation forany part of the employment selection process, please call us at757-357-1595.Check out this video to learn more about thisrole!
