Grounds Maintenance Specialist- (Mechanic)

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The Grounds Maintenance Team Member will perform regular and direct grounds and landscape maintenance. Will assist with loading and unloading equipment, plumbing repairs, stuck truck removal, snow plowing, mowing, equipment maintenance and operating small equipment.

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. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plants to produce Prairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Repair and overhaul heavy equipment, automobiles, tractors, trucks, and other farm equipment vehicles
  
  
  
  
  • Repair new and existing equipment such as load chutes, hydraulic trailers, mowers, etc.
  
  
  
  
  • Maintain a daily work logofall projects.
  
  
  
  
  • Strive tomaintainexcellent safety records,housekeeping, and personal conduct.
  
  
  
  
  • Assistthe departmentinmaintainingpart lists for projects and obtain estimates for supplies and repair parts as needed.
  
  
  
  
  • Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required bysupervisor.
  
  
  
  
  • Examineand inspectvehicles and discuss with Grounds Maintenance Superintendent the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
  
  
  
  
  • Repair diesel engines and/or performheavy equipment repairs.
  
  
  
  
  • Servicecompany equipmentsuchas oil changes, grease and/or lubrication.
  
  
  
  
  • Complete vehicle maintenance and repair logs.
  
  
  
  
  • Remove and disassemble units such as engine, transmission, or differential andinspectparts for wear.
  
  
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, is action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or1-3months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read andcomprehendsimple instructions, short correspondence, and memos preferred.Ability to write simple correspondence preferred.

• A valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR)required.

• Bilingual, Spanish and English preferred but not necessary.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits after 90 days
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays- Live Operations
• Earned Time Off & Company Holidays- Plant Operations
• Wellness Program
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site:

https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

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.