Utilities Mechanic - 3rd Shift

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Smithfield Foods

Kinston, NC

On-site

Posted March 22, 2026

Job Description

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

Competitive Starting Pay - $27.95-$36.95/hr
$1.00/hr Shift Differential for 3rd Shift
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? As a Utilities Mechanic, you will be an essential part of the team, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our critical utility systems. From heating and cooling systems to air and water supply, you’ll be the go-to expert in keeping everything running smoothly, ensuring optimal production and safety standards.

Safety First! You'll follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment. Your skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the success of the team and the plant as a whole!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Keep Things Running: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair vital utilities like water, air, steam, refrigeration, and heating systems to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency across the plant.
Perform Preventive Maintenance: Execute regular preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, including inspections, calibrations, and part replacements to prevent disruptions and keep systems in optimal working order.
Quick on Your Feet: Respond to emergency breakdowns and repairs with speed and accuracy, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track when things go wrong.
Monitor and Optimize Systems: Continuously monitor the performance of utility systems, ensuring everything—from pumps to valves to motors—runs at peak efficiency.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with maintenance and production teams to ensure utility systems meet the plant’s needs, addressing any issues promptly and effectively.
Innovate & Improve: Bring forward your ideas to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and contribute to energy-saving projects that reduce operational costs.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including repair logs and regulatory compliance checks, ensuring the plant stays ahead of inspections and audits.
Safety First: Follow strict safety protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of yourself, your team, and the entire facility when working with heavy equipment and high-pressure systems.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

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 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred).
Function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.

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EEO 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.

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