About this role
Clemens Food Group is looking for a hands-on, highly skilled Plumber to support the plumbing, mechanical, production, and facility systems that keep our operation running safely and efficiently.
About the Company
For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain-from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.
Schedule:
1st Shift | Thursday through Sunday | 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2nd Shift | Sunday through Wednesday | 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
3rd Shift | Monday through Friday | 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
What You'll Do
As a Plumber, you'll provide hands-on plumbing and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous-improvement support throughout our production and facility operations.
• Troubleshoot plumbing and mechanical equipment, perform root-cause analysis, and complete the appropriate repair
• Repair, maintain, and improve plant equipment in production and facility-support areas
• Operate drain-cleaning equipment, including Eel and Jetter machines
• Thread steel pipe and solder copper pipe to support plant repairs and projects
• Gather detailed operational information on large systems and complex machinery to support in-depth troubleshooting
• Read and interpret basic pipe drawings, equipment information, and system documentation
• Maintain accurate prints, notes, and other documentation for existing and future plant systems in a shared location
• Troubleshoot facility equipment with minimal assistance and work with Operations to safely return systems to service
• Communicate critical equipment and system issues to departmental supervision in a timely manner
• Train fellow plumbers on complex systems and new technology while supporting departmental projects and training activities
• Stay current on new plumbing methods and technology while supporting continuous improvement throughout the department
• Follow Lockout/Tagout, HACCP, cross-contamination, PPE, quality, and all applicable safety procedures while maintaining a clean work area
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a plumber who brings strong technical ability, sound judgment, reliability, teamwork, and the right mindset for a fast-moving plant environment.
You should have:
• Strong plumbing and mechanical troubleshooting ability, including root-cause analysis
• Ability to operate Eel and Jetter drain-cleaning equipment
• Ability to thread steel pipe and solder copper pipe
• Basic understanding of pipe drawings and system documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot at least 50% of facility equipment with minimal assistance
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping habits, including basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Effective teamwork, communication, organization, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to recognize workplace hazards and work safely around production and maintenance equipment
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds routinely and walk throughout the plant for the duration of the shift outside of regularly scheduled breaks
• Flexibility to work fluctuating hours and provide coverage outside normal work hours based on production schedules, holidays, and PTO needs
• Ability to follow HACCP requirements, departmental cross-contamination guidelines, safety rules, quality-assurance guidelines, PPE policies, and applicable RTE procedures
Preferred Experience
• Previous industrial plumbing, mechanical maintenance, or related plant experience
• Manufacturing, food-processing, or similar production-environment experience
• Experience supporting both production equipment and facility systems
• Experience training others on complex systems and using shared maintenance documentation
The Environment
Wastewater is an essential part of our operation and our sustainability efforts. The Wastewater Treatment Plant supports our manufacturing operation by treating process water safely and effectively while helping us continuously improve our environmental performance.
Because of the nature of that process, this role requires someone who is comfortable:
• Working around wastewater, organic material, and process by-products
• Working around strong odors
• Working in areas that may be hot, cold, wet, or humid
• Working around industrial chemicals and treatment processes
• Working around active pumps, piping, valves, tanks, and other processing equipment
• Working at heights when required
• Getting dirty when the repair requires it
Agency Statement:
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.