Papillion Foods-Industrial Utilities Technician-Days and Nights

Pay Range: $36.00+ with years of experience/ $1.00 Shift Different for working on 2nd Shift

Shift: This position is on 12 hour shifts with a 3-2-2 rotating schedule. 

Days 6:00am-6:00pm

Nights 6:00pm-6:00am

Benefits Information:

Papillion Foods, LLC benefits packages include a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, flex spending account, 401(k) with company matching, pay-for-performance bonuses, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off and holiday pay, and educational assistance. 

Job Duties:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of refrigeration, boiler, steam, compressed air, and water systems.
• Perform routine inspections, rounds, readings, and basic troubleshooting activities following established SOPs.
• Analyze system trends and apply precision measurement techniques to diagnose performance issues.
• Perform corrective actions for system alarms, excursions, and efficiency losses.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to energy efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional responses to utility outages, emergencies, and planned system shutdowns.
• Support maintenance job scoping activities by participating in field walk‑downs, evaluating equipment condition, identifying required labor, materials, tooling, and safety controls, and providing technical input to aid accurate job planning.
• Utilize condition monitoring and diagnostic tools—including vibration analysis, ultrasonic testing, infrared/thermal imaging, oil analysis interpretation, and visual inspection—to identify developing equipment issues and support proactive maintenance decisions.
• Perform precision maintenance tasks such as alignment, balancing, torque verification, calibration, clearance measurement, and proper installation techniques to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.
• Serve as a facility responder for ammonia leaks and other hazardous material releases, following established emergency response procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Use and maintain accurate SOPs, P&IDs, and regulatory documentation.
   

Requirements:

• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends.Two‑year technical degree or equivalent industrial experience with the ability to obtain required certifications within defined timeframes.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial utilities experience.
• Required certifications such as RETA CIRO, Boiler Operator 1, or state equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot refrigeration, boiler, steam, compressed air, and water systems.
• Ability to work safely in high‑risk utility environments while following all PPE, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to participate in emergency response situations as trained and physical ability to wear SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) and FCR (full face cartridge respirator). Ability to efficiently learn and use business and technical software tools—including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, the company’s EAMS/CMMS, and Outlook—to support maintenance planning, documentation, and analysis.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds; twisting, bending, kneeling, and crawling on top of or under equipment; working in hot and cold environments; operating aerial lifts; using ladders; and working at heights.

Questions about the application process?

Email: papillionfoodsjobs@hormel.com
Phone: 531-239-3620

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.