Electrician - Day Shift

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family!

Location: West Liberty, IA

Shift: 1st

Shift Premium: None

The Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures while ensuring that the work is in accordance with relevant codes. The Electrician will support operations by maintaining the operation of machinery and equipment and troubleshooting in order to keep production running.

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot systems, components, and equipment to correct problems.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and need for adjustments or repairs to ensure compliance with codes.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
• Reading and understanding mechanical and electrical diagrams and technical repair manuals.
• Operate lifts and material handling tools as needed.
• Able to adapt to a fast paced environment.
• Visually inspect and test items as needed.
• Perform project work as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Schedule: Work a rotating schedule, requiring every other weekend work. 12 hour shifts.
• Certification: Licensed electrician certification is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in an electrical field in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred. Basic computer skills to communicate and process data, preferred experience with CMMS, L2L, Google Suite.
• Age: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsor ships are available.
• Education: Associates degree or equivalent in a related field is preferred.
• Physical Abilities:
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including above the head and below the waist.
• Must be able to climb ladders and do work on aerial work platforms as needed.
• Environmental: Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime as needed. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands. Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Compliance: Must practice good personal hygiene. Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical and E-Verify.

The following benefits are available:

• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. West Liberty Foods is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Mindy Heick, Director of Human Resources, at

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays.

West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.