3rd Shift Maintenance Trainee

waynefarms; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to provide general and preventive maintenance on food manufacturing equipment at our Alabama facility. You will work with basic tools, read drawings, and comply with safety and regulatory requirements, including ammonia systems upkeep.

Strong English communication and physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs are essential. Experience in poultry processing environments is preferred; associate degree or technical certificate is required, with

Qualifications

• General and preventive maintenance in food manufacturing.
• 2+ years in industrial maintenance.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Able to work weekends if needed.
• Knowledge of poultry machinery and marination equipment.
• Read technical drawings and follow regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with PM systems and MS Office.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and move around the facility.
• Able to work in wet/cold/hot environments.

Skills

General maintenance

Preventive maintenance

English fluency

Reading & writing

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Computer skills

PM systems

Regulatory knowledge

Read technical drawings

Lift up to 100 lbs

Walks in facility

Stooping/kneeling/crawling

Climbing

Work in wet/cold environments

Education

Associate's Degree or Technical Certificate

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.