3rd Shift Maintenance Trainee

Wayne Farms; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Alabama is seeking a maintenance technician to perform general and preventive maintenance on poultry processing equipment. The role requires fluency in English, ability to read technical drawings, and experience with ammonia systems.

The position involves working in wet and cold environments, lifting up to 100 lbs, and flexible scheduling including weekends. Compliance with PPE, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and all applicable regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• General and preventive maintenance experience in food manufacturing industry.
• 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• Able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English fluently.
• Able to work any day including Saturday or Sunday if needed.
• Basic knowledge of machinery including 1st processing poultry machinery, de-boning, and marination equipment.
• Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years experience with ammonia systems.
• Able to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on PM Systems and Microsoft Applications.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Willingness to take breaks at flexible times.
• Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently and constantly walks throughout the facility.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, and crawls.
• Climb occasionally.
• Constantly subject to extremely wet and cold environments as well as wet and hot environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and preventive maintenance on equipment in a food manufacturing setting.
• Follow PPE requirements and company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and laws/regulations.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Maintain PM systems and use Microsoft applications.
• Work in a demanding environment with frequent physical tasks.

Skills

General maintenance

Industrial maintenance

English fluency

Weekend work

Reading drawings

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

PM systems

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Heavy lifting

Stamina in wet/cold environments

Education

Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

PM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Function

Provide general and preventive maintenance in food manufacturing industry equipment, and have basic knowledge of tools and equipment, and how to use them. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Minimum Skill Levels And Work Experience

• General and preventive maintenance experience in food manufacturing industry.
• 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• Able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English fluently.
• Able to work any day including Saturday or Sunday if needed.
• Basic knowledge of machinery including 1st processing poultry machinery, de-boning, and marination equipment.
• Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years experience with ammonia systems.
• Able to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on PM Systems and Microsoft Applications.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Willingness to take breaks at flexible times.
• Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently and constantly walks throughout the facility.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, and crawls.
• Climb occasionally.
• Constantly subject to extremely wet and cold environments as well as wet and hot environments.

Preferred Skill Levels And Work Experience

• General and preventive maintenance experience in poultry industry.
• 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• DSI experience.
• Ammonia/Refrigeration skills and experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.