Maintenance Intern (Acme) - American Foods Group, LLC

Location: Acme Street plant, Green Bay, WI 

Internship Dates: Full Time for approximately 12 weeks (May - August)

This is a hands-on Maintenance Internship that is heavily engaged in day-to-day maintenance activities in a Harvest plant manufacturing millions of pounds of beef on an annual basis. You will work with experienced employees to learn all aspects Maintenance while developing managerial based skills. A few learning opportunities include:

• Identify and locate parts/part numbers from machinery or equipment manuals or parts catalogs (e.g. Cryovac, overhead chains, rail switches, conveyors, saws, etc.).
• Perform basic welding (e.g. primarily tig; some mig and stick).  Identify good and bad welds.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance (e.g. grease bearings, lubricate, check fluid levels, replace filters, etc.) to ensure machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of the building does not deteriorate. 
• Assemble, install, or repair plumbing (e.g. threading pipe).
• Perform basic forklift maintenance (change tires, replace bushings, etc.).
• Perform basic hydraulics (e.g. change motors, make hoses, etc.).
• Complete necessary paperwork (PM sheets, work orders, etc.).
• Assist in performing maintenance on scale equipment (e.g. portable, floor, and matrix – hot/cold) in applicable area(s).
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must have completed your Junior year at an accredited College or University.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Have the desire and ability to work well both independently and cross functionally.
• Are willing to engage others through strong communication and leadership skills.
• Are an inquisitive individual that has a desire to gain knowledge through experience.
• Ability to perform all duties required in both office and manufacturing environments wearing proper PPE.
• Have reliable transportation to and from working location.

In return, at American Foods Group you will find a winning culture that will invest in you and your future. A few perks and experiences you will gain:

• Earning a competitive wage.
• Provided housing at no cost to you.
• The opportunity to become exposed and develop knowledge and skills associated with the food processing business.
• Thrive in a teamwork environment, honing interpersonal skills, and formulate potential career opportunities.
• Manage various projects throughout the internship that are specific to your declared discipline.
• Earn academic credits though a supervised educational internship (if applicable).
• Learn specifically about American Foods Group and gain real work experience that you cannot achieve in the classroom.

For further questions and/or concerns, please contact interns@americanfoodsgroup.com  

American Foods Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. 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. American Foods Group, LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about, disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more: Pay Transparency. American Foods Group, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify

Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC (Acme Street) an American Foods Group company is a privately held beef harvest facility located in Green Bay, WI.  This facility employs over 1,000 employees and and harvests on average 3 million pounds of beef per day.  We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done.

What we offer:

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

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