If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We’re an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now! Your Opportunities Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay: $24.27 per hour 1st shift 3:00 am - 11:30 am Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Looking to move? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance package for Skilled Trades roles! Benefits include, but are not limited to: Lump Sum payments Agents to help you sell/ buy Lease Termination Assistance Moving of goods and vehicles Qualification In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. Tends pumps, rotary screen, DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) system, tanks, and other equipment used to pre-treat industrial wastewater. Perform preventative maintenance and complete work orders relating to wastewater equipment (pumps, bearings, meters, skimmers, etc.) and buildings Maintain, troubleshoot and improve facilities and equipment Operate the daily functions of the wastewater pretreatment plan Collects samples, performs simple lab tests, and makes process reports. Reads charts, flow meters and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions. Must be able to operate a forklift, genie lift and/or scissor lift. In the absence of key personnel, the employee’s supervisor, or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years relevant experience and/or training, required Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or Associate's Degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus. Abilities to weld and fabricate are a plus. Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors. Can understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read, write English for the following: work orders, instructions, daily reports, and machine manuals. Ability to receive and relate orders/information using various communication devices. Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word. Must be able to travel occasionally (training purposes). Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. High school diploma and 2-3 years related experience and/or training. Associate or bachelor’s degree in an environmental field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidate must pass the Smithfield online wastewater courses and the Pure Safety environmental classes within three (3) months of employment. Prior experience operating Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) units is preferred. Prior meat/food processing wastewater treatment experience is preferred. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one small group situations to regulatory representatives, and to other employees of the organization. Ability to troubleshoot wastewater operations, both chemical and physical, and make recommendations for improvement. Basic understanding of wastewater chemistry (BOD, solids, pH, metals). Perform math required for wastewater calculations (basic functions and simple algebraic equations, parts per million conversions to pounds) Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Flexible shifts - Must be available for night and weekend on-call status. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; work near or with toxic or caustic chemicals, using proper personal protective equipment (such as chemical goggles, hand and body chemical resistant clothing, steel toed footwear and hard hat, safety glasses); risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud when working in the production areas, and provided hearing protection is required. Ability to work outdoors in all types or conditions year-round, including extreme cold and heat. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly lift and/or move 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Climb stairs to observe equipment on elevated platforms. Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a chemical suit, splash goggles, cartridge respirator, hearing protection, steel toed work boots, hardhat, and face shield. IndSPR T2 - M&E EEO/AA Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. Our nearly 60,000 team members across the globe drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment, offer excellent benefits packages and education and career advancement opportunities and cultivate a welcoming workplace through our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. For Smithfield, "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. In addition, Smithfield offers tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement. In partnership with Guild, Smithfield provides upfront tuition assistance, covering up to 100% of tuition costs for various degree and certificate programs and offering partial funding for other learning programs to help team members accomplish their personal and professional goals. Smithfield offers more than 200 fully or partially funded programs across 60 learning partners, including college degrees and certificates in high-growth areas like business, technology, engineering, sustainability and more; high school completion and college preparatory programs; and English language learning. Full-time and part-time Smithfield team members are eligible on their first day of employment. Learn more at smithfield.guildeducation.com. Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. To learn more about Smithfield's benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits. Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is a U.S. food company that employs nearly 60,000 people in seven countries and partners with thousands of American farmers. As one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” to feed a growing world population. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Threads. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!