Position at Empire Packing Essential Duties and Responsibilities
JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrims, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado.
- Adhere to Federal inspection regulations.
- Safely operate all models of equipment for operational testing.
- Adhere to and comply with all Company, Local, State and Federal Safety regulations, rules, and practices.
- Provide a safe work environment for all Associates.
- Adhere to all State and Local health requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to meet demands of daily production scheduling.
- Perform duties of lower classifications as needed.
- Follow all Plant sanitation guidelines, maintain a clean and orderly work environment throughout the Plant; responsible for sanitation of work areas and monitor the cleanliness of designated areas of the plant.
- Follow and enforce Safety rules, housekeeping, and proper operation of equipment.
- Follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety practices.
- Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and procedures.
- Must know job requirements for all positions on assigned production line(s).
- Complete required daily paperwork.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with an industrial/commercial electrical background working with high-speed production line(s).
- Knowledge of block diagrams and troubleshoots, layout capabilities, rigid bending new runs, transformers, diagnostic ability, buckets.
- Be well versed in reading, interpreting, correcting, and drawing schematics.
- Must be experienced in the use of all Arc Flash appropriate safety equipment and pass certifications.
- Able to work independently on the ground, on floors, on ladders, on rooftops, etc.
- Detail oriented and willing to work in a team concept.
- Must be able to work with all voltages up to 600 volts.
- Able to work hot/live when needed in wet environments.
- Must be able to stand 100% of shift.
- Must be able to properly lift and carry consistently a minimum of 50lbs.
- Must be able to use hands 90% of shift.
- Requires infrequent overhead and over the shoulder lifting of containers and baskets; and motor skills to meet and maintain speed expected by normal crew output.
- Bending, twisting, and walking consistently throughout the duration of shift.
- Must be mentally alert to perform all assigned work tasks in a manner that assures employees personal safety and provides a safe work environment for all employees.
- Mathematical skills to read scales/codes/work orders.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must attend work consistently.
- Ability to make quick and decisive decisions; good judgement and common sense required.
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to locate and generate information.
- Display strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work in cooperation with others.
- Local 1 IUOE Membership
- Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage
- Competitive time off plans, including sick leave and paid vacation
- Automatic Pension contribution by Employer
- Journeyman Rate is $40.11; Non-Journeyman pays $28.08-$34.09 based on experience
JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrims, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado.
Job ID: 478263083
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2025