Electrician

Electrician Position

An electrician will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining the electrical infrastructure for the site to include 480-, 110-, and 24-volt systems.

NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1-year industrial electricity experience with 480-, 110-, and 24-volt systems
• Bend conduits using hand benders, mechanical benders or hydraulic benders
• Knowledge of the use of power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, knock punches and any tools associated with the electrical industry
• Read, write, and orally communicate in English and ability to work with no or little supervision
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' experience as an electrician
• Journeyman or master electrician
• Experience working with general electrical systems maintenance and troubleshooting electrical issues with testing equipment.
• Have a good working knowledge of the tasks required to perform on all phases of electrical work in accordance with the latest edition of the American Electricians' Handbook, Local and National Electrical Codes.
• Slaughter meat industry experience
• Bilingual English / Spanish

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Troubleshooting skills to determine electrical malfunctions
• Ability to identify wires by their distinct colors
• Demonstrable ability to interpret electrical drawings and blueprints to complete projects
• Maintain all work sites clean and in order
• Complete all required paperwork
• Demonstrate safe work habits and proper care of equipment and tools
• Install new or modified electrical installations consistent with local and national codes.
• Plan electrical installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring

Physical Demands:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.

• Be able to wear all (PPE) Personal Protection Equipment
• Climb ladders (all Types)
• Lift arms above shoulder level
• Lift minimum of 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Summary

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.

What we offer:

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