Maintenance Mechanic Harvest

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic role requires basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, STICK). Mechanics must follow all safety and GMP’s for the facility at all times.

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Ensure all assigned daily PM’s are completed
• Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order
• Aid other teams (Production, Quality) when needed
• Set up, visually inspect, test, and tear down machinery and equipment
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines to detect malfunctions and discuss variants with supervisors to diagnose problems or repair machines
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Repairs and maintains the physical structures of the establishment
• Perform additional related duties as needed (not all inclusive)

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to learn mechanical systems and food manufacturing processes
• Team‑oriented with effective interaction at all levels and with contractors
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift, scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and execute work orders, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals
• Read, write, and orally communicate in English; ability to work with little supervision
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled

• Metal fabrication skills
• 1+ years of related experience or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years of direct experience in similar maintenance environment
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree in technical maintenance (preferred)
• Previous management experience in a meat slaughter facility
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

• Plumbing
• Welding
• Industrial electrical
• Mechanical systems
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems

The role may require occasional standing, walking or sitting; use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee may need to lift or move objects and must have appropriate vision.

• Occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds
• Regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds using buddy system or lifting devices
• Close, distance, and color vision are required
• Frequent standing, walking, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and speaking/hearing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family
• Excellent benefit plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more

Lake St Louis, MO

Pay: $18.00 - $33.00 per hour