Berks Packing is a 3rd generation family-owned and operated meat processor facility located in Reading, Pennsylvania. We have a long-standing tradition of providing excellent product quality and customer service. Berks has been a family favorite for over 90 years!

Berks Packing has an immediate need for experienced Maintenance Mechanics. Duties include troubleshooting & problem solving; data analysis, accurate record-keeping; work order preparation; plan, installation, and startup of internal projects; maintenance, repair, and upgrade of equipment. A qualified candidate has 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food industry preferred); must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Industrial Electrical Components (120V to 480V motors); Electronics; PLC programming; variable frequency drives; hydraulics; pneumatics; mechanical maintenance; blueprint reading and industrial test equipment.

We offer competitive benefits including uniforms, training, boot and tool allowance, healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; Short-term and long-term disability; Life Insurance; 401K; Vacation and Employee Assistance Program. This is a salaried position that pays overtime and double time.

This is a safety sensitive position in which the employee is directly responsible for their own safety, as well as the safety of others

We look forward to hearing from you if you have:

• Solid work history
• Manufacturing experience
• Electro-mechanical experience:
  • PLC programming
  • Hydraulics / Pneumatics
  • Industrial electrical components (120V to 480V)
• Demonstrated skills in teamwork and worker safety
• Food industry experience preferred
• GED or HS diploma
• Satisfactory references
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as needed