Concord-Hatchery Maintenance (1st shift)

Pilgrim's Pride

Concord, NC

Estimated pay: Est. $18–$27/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Description Hatchery Maintenance Mechanic At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Hatchery Mechanic Hatchery maintenance mechanics are responsible for keeping all hatchery equipment running and the preventative maintenance done on all equipment. Equipment list is as follows: Separator Tray Washer Macerator Vacuum system Hatchers Setters A/C units Heaters Chick counters Evaporative Coolers Intelliject machines Unstop Drains Replace light fixtures Recam setters Generators Chiller Replace wheels on farm racks and hatcher dollies Fix anything that needs repair Requirements: Must be dependable. Must be able to bend, squat and lift approximately 50 lbs. The job requires some overhead lifting of about 20 lbs when working in setters. Must be able to work in temperature up to 100 degrees in setters; however, there are overhead fans in the setters circulating the air. Must be able to climb a ladder at times carrying about 15 lbs (?) (weight of a 1/15 HP motor with blower wheel attached). Must have electrical knowledge and able to work with electricity such as wiring, motors, light fixtures, running conduit, replacing motors and working around electronic control boards. Must be able to climb stairs onto the roof once every month to clean filters and wash out A/C units and make repairs as needed. Must be able to climb a ladder. Why Work for Pilgrim’s? Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave; 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule; Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; Better Futures The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity EOE, including disability/vets Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.