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OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods was formed in 1996 under the guiding principles of the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative. Carrying on Iowa\xe2\x80\x99s rich farming tradition, our grower/owners are committed to animal health and welfare while delivering superior-quality turkeys \xe2\x80\x94 a philosophy that has helped family farms grow and thrive for generations. The continued success of West Liberty Foods is due to the dedication, enthusiasm and support of our grower/owners.

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\xc2\xae, and we\xe2\x80\x99re right in your backyard.

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

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title Building & Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary: The position for Building Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining grounds and general building maintenance of facilities. Responsible for electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other maintenance needs of all building and facilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete daily routine work.
• Complete daily preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and repairing maintenance needs in a timely manner.
• Apply knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to maintenance work.
• Assist in the construction, alteration, preparation, and painting and repair to epoxy floors, FRP walls, and concrete.
• Repair and maintenance of:

• Building roofs
• Lockable hardware such as doors, automatic electric doors, windows, lockers and magnetic keying system to ensure safety of facilities.
• Plumbing and heating fixtures and components, piping of various size and type; checks safety equipment and replaces components such as washers, gaskets and filters.
• Respond to service requests.
• Operate lifts and material handling tools as needed.
• Visually inspect and test as needed.
• Perform project work as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships are available.
• Associate Degree or equivalent in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical field in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Must practice good personal hygiene.
• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Basic computer skills such as L2L.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to provide own hand tools.
• Experience in food manufacturing or process is a plus.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to cover other days and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to climb ladders and do work on aerial work platforms as needed.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts 4 days a week for regular schedule one week and 3 days the following week.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.
• Must have knowledge in the following areas: plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting and mechanical systems, including materials and tools.
• Basic computer skills including Google Platform and L2L.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

West Liberty Foods