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Nicholas Meat was founded more than 30 years ago in the beautiful Sugar Valley of central Pennsylvania. Originally known as Nicholas Meat Packing Company, our humble beginnings continue to drive us today as we produce delicious beef products for our many customers who, in turn, provide beef to families in the U.S. and abroad. Our passion for the beef industry and the pursuit of excellence have kept us innovating through the years.

Nicholas Meat, LLC offers stable employment with competitive pay, health and dental insurance, paid time off, a 401 (k) with company match, paid holidays, employee discounts, and more.

$1, 500 Sign on bonus at the completion of 90 days!

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Mechanic

REPORTS TO: 

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position.

Work Experience / Qualities: 

Proficient use of vocabulary, knowledge of USDA / FSIS regulations regarding specific industry, documentation skills, program development skills specific to industry, skills to apply knowledge in an effective manner under production circumstances

Responsibility: Apply skills and knowledge in an effective manner under production environment to sustain production in an efficient manner.

SPECIFICALLY:

• Production live maintenance
• Implement and monitor maintenance programs as instructed
• Analyze day to day program results and resolve issues from those results
• Communicate daily program results with production managers
• Resolve immediate production live downtime
• Work daily to improve sanitary practices within production facility regarding maintenance

QUALIFICATION:

• Perform basic preventative maintenance
• Respond to Maintenance calls for simple repairs
• Daily preventative Maintenance
• Troubleshoot and maintain major operating components
• Participate in and promote all HACCP, SOP and SSOP training
• Participate in all Safety training for general plant and task specific for job position.
• Equipment operation (knowledge of all production equipment).
• PLC (Automation), Electrical troubleshooting, Mechanical Skills.
•  Knowledge on how to clean, repair and sanitize knives, equipment and work area as necessary to maintain a sanitary condition while meeting all requirements of HACCP, SSOP, SOP and company policy.
• Acceptable attendance

EQUIPMENT: Company issued safety equipment

JOB TYPE: Full-time

SCHEDULE:

• 10-12 hour shift
• Day shift
• 2nd shift
• 3rd shift

BENEFIT INCLUDE:

• Paid Vacation
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan (Company matches 100% up to 4%)
• $25,000 company paid life insurance policy
• Employee meat purchases (wholesale prices)
• Career advancement opportunities
• $1,500 sign on bonus (after successfully completing 90-day probationary period)
• $300 employee referral program

We value a diverse and vibrant work culture. That’s why Nicholas Meat is proudly committed to the principles of equal opportunity in employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability.